I tried to signup for this program but the building code gets in the way. You need 3' from both edges of the battery to a window or door. I don't have a wall with 8-9' between windows. The alternative is to build a fire proof room in your house which takes up a lot of space. Ultimately it was not worth it even with all the financial incentives. The rules might seem innocuous but they're a dealbreaker. It's far easier to get a propane or diesel generator installed.
I would be much more nervous about a 13+ kWh battery than a natural gas generator.
The generator is generally only risky when in operation. For natural gas units, a normally-closed solenoid keeps the gas off unless the controller actively commands it. A battery is constantly in a state of non zero fire risk when charged.
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The generator is generally only risky when in operation. For natural gas units, a normally-closed solenoid keeps the gas off unless the controller actively commands it. A battery is constantly in a state of non zero fire risk when charged.