ENERGIZE YOUR COMMUNITY!
Join us for a dynamic event!
Do you rent or own a solar panel system with batteries?
You’re invited to participate in a special community event designed just for you!
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) are hosting a collaborative community event as part of a research study funded by FEMA. The goal is to survey customers in Puerto Rico about various program alternatives that leverage battery storage systems to strengthen the operation and reliability of the local electric grid. Results will be shared with the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau and the electric distribution company to help design potential future programs.
LEARN
Discover how your battery system can improve grid reliability and what your role could be in this process.
EXPRESS YOUR OPINION
Provide your ideas and preferences about potential programs that use your solar-plus-battery system to strengthen the performance and reliability of the local electric grid. Your feedback is key to shaping the future of our energy solutions.
INTERACT
Engage with others who also use solar panel systems with batteries. Exchange ideas, experiences, and tips in a collaborative community environment.
Who can participate in the study?
Residential electricity customers who have a solar panel system with batteries.
How long is the event, and when and where will it take place?
The community event lasts two hours. Please note it will be in
Spanish.
Events will be held in six regional locations: Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, and San Juan from June 9, 2026 through June 30, 2026. The exact date, time, and location will depend on your municipality of residence and will be confirmed during registration.
Is there an incentive for participating?
Yes, eligible participants may choose a $100 gift card from Amazon or Marshall’s upon completing their participation in the community event.*
What is the registration deadline?
Event registration must be completed by May 29, 2026 (or when 312 complete responses from eligible customers are received).
How to participate
If you meet the participation requirements, use the registration link below to complete the process. Only one person per household may participate in this community event.
Registration Form (please note the form is only available in
Spanish).
Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of energy in Puerto Rico.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
For more information about the community event, contact Judelly Hernández via email at jhernandez@ibts.org.
This research study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (PRO00023381) of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Participation in this event and research is completely voluntary. If you have questions about your legal rights as a participant, please contact the LBNL Human Subjects Committee (harc@lbl.gov; 510-486-6005).
*Employees of LBNL or the U.S. Department of Energy are not eligible to receive a gift card. Additionally, if you are employed by another federal agency, you may not be eligible under 5 CFR §2635.204(a). Each agency has specific regulations regarding acceptance of research incentives, so please consult your employer before participating. You will also be asked to confirm your eligibility to receive compensation.