Insights
Sourced answers, not marketing.
Short pieces on how commercial storage economics actually work, written from the tariffs, the program documents and the bills. New articles are added as programs, tariffs and rules change.
Guide · New York
NYSERDA Storage Incentive by County, 2026
Rates by territory, the $350/kWh critical-facility block, the contractor gate and when the rate locks.
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The Federal Credit and Who Should Own the Battery
Capital lease, operating lease, direct pay for nonprofits, and the sub-1 MW rules that keep it simple.
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Lease vs. Buy on a 480 kWh Commercial Battery
Same equipment, three ways to pay, and where the federal credit lands in each.
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Next step
Start with your electric bill.
One bill is enough for a first read on demand charges, incentives and a monthly payment range, anywhere in the US.