Commercial Energy Storage

If frequent power outages are affecting your property or demand charges are a large part of your electric bills, commercial energy storage may be the right solution for you. Energy storage can help you lower your electricity bill, back-up critical equipment, and ensure electricity is available when your needs are the highest.

Whether installed alone or paired with solar panels, energy storage can maximize the benefits of clean generation to be a cost-effective solution.

Benefits of Commercial Energy Storage

Shift electric demand to low-cost off-peak periods, charging from the grid during off-peak times and discharging when electricity costs are highest
Maximize financial value of participation in utility load relief programs like demand response
Provide high power quality without fluctuations in voltage, frequency or short duration outages
Store off-peak solar generation for use or grid export during higher-cost times

NYSERDA Incentives for Commercial Energy Storage

NYSERDA offers incentives for energy storage systems up to 20,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh). The incentive amount per kWh varies by region and changes over time; please check the retail incentive dashboard for the available rates in your region.

A higher incentive rate is available for onsite (behind-the-meter) energy storage at critical facilities* in a Disadvantaged Community and affordable housing properties.

*Please see the Program Manual [PDF] for the list of eligible critical facilities and affordable housing types.

How It Works

Battery storage projects must meet the following requirements to qualify for incentives:

Be up to 5 megawatts in size (power capacity rating)
Be new, permanent, and stationary
Be installed by a NYSERDA-approved Participating Contractor
Additional requirements are included in the Program Manual [PDF]