In New York, Calibrant has energized and begun generating Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) credits from three front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) to deliver a combined 13.5 MW/55.7 MWh of dispatchable capacity to Con Edison’s grid.
Located in Westchester County, these systems are utilizing domestically manufactured battery systems to stabilize the grid during peak summer demand. In exchange for the power they provide, the projects are compensated through VDER credits that offset power bills from the utility.
The BESS are a prime example of how large commercial and industrial (C&I) customers can reap the financial benefits of distributed energy without needing to build and host any infrastructure on-site.
According to Renewable Energy Magazine, Calibrant secured 100% of the off-take through direct agreements with C&I customers, which enables large energy users to benefit from the state’s VDER program. The contracted off-takers include major data center operator CoreSite and a large hospital institution.
“We’re proud to be a trusted partner in New York, delivering flexible grid assets that strengthen local communities,” said Phil Martin, CEO at Calibrant. “Limited physical space at some customer sites can make on-site energy solution infeasible. In this case, we delivered an off-site configuration that still drives meaningful savings—a testament to our ability to find and deliver significant value, no matter the circumstances.”
The battery systems, originally developed by New Leaf Energy, are fully owned and operated by Calibrant.
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