{"id":115,"date":"2026-11-03T21:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/?p=115"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:31:43","slug":"battery-storage-incentive-landscape-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/?p=115","title":{"rendered":"Battery Storage Incentive Landscape in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The New York energy landscape is shifting faster than most\u00a0people realize. Between the summers being hotter than ever,\u00a0strict emission rules,\u00a0higher levels of electrification,\u00a0and a grid that is feeling the pressure of\u00a0these\u00a0rising\u00a0load demands,\u00a0the disequilibrium between supply and demand could not be higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a property owner in\u00a0New York,\u00a0not only do you need to\u00a0hunt for available incentives, you also need to understand how\u00a0the\u00a0timing, program specifics,\u00a0and new compliance rules would\u00a0impact\u00a0the actual value of your\u00a0investments.\u00a0The markets are changing rapidly, and with this article, we aim to help\u00a0break down\u00a0the options for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The state has committed\u00a0to deploying 6GW of energy storage by 2030 in every region from the 5 boroughs to upstate cities.\u00a0Understanding how\u00a0these\u00a0programs interact and how\u00a0to execute a\u00a0relatively linear\u00a0execution workflow are\u00a0crucial\u00a0as these incentives are\u00a0substantial\u00a0as well\u00a0as\u00a0limited.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/54b374_98ccad95bcaa463e9b506fa9533c5c4b~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_824,h_716,al_c,q_90,enc_auto\/54b374_98ccad95bcaa463e9b506fa9533c5c4b~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NYSERDA Incentives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Residential&nbsp;and&nbsp;Retail&nbsp;Storage&nbsp;Incentives<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is New York\u2019s primary incentive program for battery storage systems up to 5 MW<sub>AC<\/sub>. The program offers upfront rebates\u00a0based on usable installed kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity.\u00a0Incentives are usually paid directly to the NYSERDA Participating contractors\u00a0and\u00a0are\u00a0required to\u00a0be passed by the customer as a reduction in the total installed project cost.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Residential Energy Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incentives are available for behind-the-meter\u00a0systems with up to 25 kWh of storage capacity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Retail Energy Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incentives are available to both behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter\u00a0projects\u00a0up to 5 MW<sub>AC<\/sub>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/54b374_8ed5974affcb4a8d819a5e9a350948e8~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_734,h_634,al_c,q_90,enc_auto\/54b374_8ed5974affcb4a8d819a5e9a350948e8~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The program uses a \u201c<em>declining block<\/em>\u201d\u00a0setup. Funding\u00a0is\u00a0divided into tiers, and as those tiers fill up, the incentive amount tends to drop. To lock in the highest possible rate, the best decision\u00a0is\u00a0to act soon!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For qualifying in this incentive:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll\u00a0need to work with a NYSERDA-approved installer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system needs to meet all required safety and\u00a0permitting\u00a0standards, including UL 9540A fire safety testing and approvals from local authorities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects are expected to stay in service long enough to deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to the grid.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systems need to be properly integrated with building electrical infrastructure and utility interconnection requirements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incentive levels&nbsp;change&nbsp;by&nbsp;region, with New York City&nbsp;operating&nbsp;under a separate declining block schedule compared to Upstate New York and Long Island, each&nbsp;of these follows its own regional incentive structure and funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) or the Value&nbsp;Stack&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>VDER<\/strong> is\u00a0a methodology\u00a0created by the New York State Public Service Commission\u00a0to\u00a0compensate\u00a0energy created by distributed energy resources including solar, standalone energy storage and co-located energy storage systems.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible systems include behind-the-meter nonresidential projects larger than 750\u00a0kWAC, as well as front-of-the-meter projects up to 5 MWAC\u00a0that export electricity onto the electric distribution system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Value Stack tariff provides savings\u00a0to a project\u00a0through bill credits;,\u00a0there are\u00a0no\u00a0direct cash payments. Compensation is based on when and where a project provides electricity to the grid,\u00a0determined\u00a0by the following components of the Value Stack:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy Value (LBMP)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity Value (ICAP)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Value (E)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demand Reduction Value (DRV)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locational System Relief Value (LSRV)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each month, NY\u00a0utilities file a statement that includes the rates associated with each of the above components of the value stack.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bulk Energy storage incentive (Index Storage Credit Program)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This program is designed for the large-scale \u201cfront-of-the-meter\u201d projects,\u00a0those larger than 5 MW that\u00a0feed power directly into the grid.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In this\u00a0program\u00a0the ISC gives developers long-term financial stability. You still sell power and services in the wholesale market although the ISC acts as a buffer against\u00a0price\u00a0rises.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This works as a \u201ccontract for differences.\u201d As the market price falls below the agreed strike price, NYSERDA pays you the difference.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If\u00a0market\u00a0is booming and you make more than that price, you do end up paying the extra cost back. Which\u00a0helps in keeping\u00a0the income steady and predictable.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grid interconnection, strict safety testing (UL 9540A),\u00a0and local permitting are yet\u00a0required, as\u00a0New York is more streamlined, they have more rigorous requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can manage the complex utility-scale\u00a0projects\u00a0this program is for you!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusive Storage Incentive (ISI)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This program is designed as a bonus payment.\u00a0If\u00a0your project is in the Disadvantaged\u00a0Community (DAC)\u00a0it\u00a0provides and\u00a0additional\u00a0per-kWh incentive adder for eligible projects along with the Residential\u00a0and Retail\u00a0Energy Storage Incentive.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal of this incentive is to bring clean energy to the neighborhoods hit hardest by climate change, ensuring everyone gets a chance as New York moves to achieve its climate goals.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is for\u00a0small property owners. You need to check\u00a0from the NYSERDA\u2019s mapping tool\u00a0you are in the qualifying area\u00a0which factors the local health, environmental and economic factors to\u00a0identify\u00a0communities in need.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This incentive can be combined with other\u00a0perks\u00a0like property tax exemptions (RPTL \u00a7 487) and utility rewards programs. For\u00a0this\u00a0you receive the payment right\u00a0alongside with\u00a0your\u00a0base incentive as the project is completed.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard safety rules always need to be\u00a0followed,\u00a0which\u00a0include\u00a0passing the fire safety test (UL 9540A) and getting the permits for DOB and FDNY.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/54b374_1658bb1cbf224fe48566ff3e816a08d2~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_722,h_753,al_c,q_90,enc_auto\/54b374_1658bb1cbf224fe48566ff3e816a08d2~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BESS Peer Review&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although not an incentive program, the new BESS Peer Review process is an important requirement tied to both the Retail and Bulk Storage programs for non-NYC projects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required for all NYSERDA-funded energy storage projects exceeding 600 kWh, the Peer Review is a pre-construction desktop review of design documents conducted by vetted, qualified experts to verify code compliance and safety before construction begins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process\u00a0generally involves\u00a0document submission, an iterative technical review with feedback, and results in an approved Peer Review Report. Applicants should plan for 45\u201360 days\u00a0for\u00a0a complete\u00a0submission.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once approved, major design or equipment changes should be avoided, because any material deviations from the approved design carry financial risk and must be resubmitted for review.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A post-construction onsite field inspection is also\u00a0required\u00a0to confirm the project was built\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0the approved design.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are proud to be one of the contracted firms that helped design the Peer Review program and are positioned to carry out reviews to help ensure projects are built to the highest safety standards for communities, local AHJs, and fire departments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Property Based Incentives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solar &amp; Electric Storage Property Tax Abatement (PTA)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If\u00a0you like working on a solar or battery\u00a0project\u00a0this is a powerful incentive. It is designed to help you recoup\u00a0a significant chunk\u00a0of your investment through direct tax relief.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30% of the installation cost can be recovered, with a total cap of $250,000 which is spread\u00a0over\u00a04 years. Which\u00a0breaks\u00a0down\u00a0tax to be\u00a0$62,500 per year.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New York is a fast city! Applications are to be\u00a0submitted\u00a0by\u00a0March\u00a015th\u00a0to see the credit\u00a0on the\u00a0following tax year\u2019s bill.\u00a0In case\u00a0you miss\u00a0it\u00a0then you\u00a0must\u00a0wait for next year to start saving.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This PTA applies to Class 1 (residential homes), Class 2 (multifamily building)\u00a0and Class 4 (commercial buildings).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to clear the usual requirements:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clearing tests from DOB and\u00a0DFNY\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UL9540A fire system standards must be met.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The drawback is\u00a0that\u00a0you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0combine\u00a0this and the RPTL \u00a7 487 property tax exemption at the same time. Hence,\u00a0owners need to calculate which incentive is more\u00a0pocket-friendly\u00a0for them.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clean Energy&nbsp;Systems Exemption (RPTL \u00a7 487)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a statewide incentive program that keeps property taxes from increasing after the installation of a battery storage system.\u00a0For 15-\u00a0years any increase in your property assessed value which comes from the new system is completely tax-exempt.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The incentive is best for owners and developers. As this is a state\u00a0law\u00a0the local governments and the school districts outside\u00a0the\u00a0New York can choose to opt out of this. To enroll in this, one needs to check with the local government to confirm if the local municipality is\u00a0participating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How\u00a0do you\u00a0claim this?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Owners need to file the RP-487 Form\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice of Intent\u00a0(NOI)\u00a0to their local tax authority.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet fire codes, building\u00a0code\u00a0and utility interconnection standards.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This exemption\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0be combined with Property Tax Abatement (PTA),\u00a0so you will need to\u00a0analyze the\u00a0project&#8217;s\u00a0costs and see which helps\u00a0you in saving\u00a0more.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Regional Incentives and Statewide Support Programs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Con Edison Demand Management Programs (Downstate)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This program is for high-traffic\u00a0areas,\u00a0i.e.\u00a0Brooklyn and Queens,\u00a0where\u00a0the grid can get overloaded due to\u00a0congestion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To\u00a0solve building expensive power plants, Con\u00a0Edison offers\u00a0programs\u00a0such\u00a0as Brooklyn\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Queens\u00a0Demand Management (BQDM) which pays building owners for using less power when\u00a0there is a strain\u00a0on\u00a0the grid.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reduce load during peak demand events\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0summer\u00a0due to\u00a0the\u00a0use of\u00a0HVAC,\u00a0Load Relief Programs are introduced where they pay the building owners and\u00a0operators to reduce the load during\u00a0the peak\u00a0events.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/54b374_017ea3550b394d9b8354fb0231a48e56~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_694,h_597,al_c,q_90,enc_auto\/54b374_017ea3550b394d9b8354fb0231a48e56~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These programs tend to be highly\u00a0lucrative\u00a0paying between <strong>$2,500-$3,000<\/strong> per kW.\u00a0\u00a0This\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a\u00a0one-time\u00a0confirmation;,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a combination of an upfront payment and ongoing rewards for how well your system would perform\u00a0when\u00a0dispatched by Con Edison during peak demand events.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As summer heatwaves\u00a0rise\u00a0and we continue to see prolonged cold\u00a0snaps,\u00a0the\u00a0grid needs a fast response.\u00a0Battery storage\u00a0is the perfect\u00a0solution\u00a0for this as it discharges power by dropping the buildings\u00a0net\u00a0demand the moment Conm Ed sends a signal.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To qualify for this:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The system needs a\u00a04-hour\u00a0dispatchable\u00a0capacity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The systems\u00a0need\u00a0to be integrated with Con\u00a0Ed\u2019s monitoring\u00a0system\u00a0so they can verify that\u00a0the load is\u00a0reducing\u00a0during peak events.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When these payments are combined with NYSERDA rebates and federal tax credits, battery storage economics\u00a0improve. In many neighborhoods, stacking these incentives transforms battery storage from a marginal\u00a0option\u00a0to a high return, and\u00a0a must-\u00a0have investment by also shortening the payback period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Utility Programs by Region&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PSEG Long&nbsp;Island&nbsp;<\/strong>has&nbsp;been&nbsp;testing out&nbsp;storage rebates in LIPA territory for&nbsp;residential and commercial customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residential \u2013\u00a0single\u00a0family or small residential properties billed under residential tariffs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0non\u00a0\u2013\u00a0residential or multifamily property billed under commercial institutional utility tariffs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Grid, NYSEG, RG&amp;E&nbsp;and&nbsp;Central&nbsp;Hudson&nbsp;<\/strong>offer programs which are focused on peak load reduction and demand response, encouraging customers to reduce usage during high-demand periods to help in managing the local grid constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connected\u00a0Solutions \u2013\u00a0This program is a performance-based incentive program that pays\u00a0National Grid\u00a0customers\u00a0for\u00a0sharing stored energy from their battery systems with the electric grid during periods of peak demand.\u00a0Customers receive annual incentive payments based on the average amount of power they contribute.\u00a0Active National Grid\u00a0electric service\u00a0account\u00a0customers, both residential and commercial and industrial,\u00a0with\u00a0behind-the-meter\u00a0battery energy storage systems\u00a0are eligible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Statewide and Complementary Support Programs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NY \u2013 Sun Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pairing solar\u00a0panels\u00a0with\u00a0a battery\u00a0system? You can be eligible for\u00a0this incentive program. It is\u00a0particularly\u00a0helpful for commercial properties and housing projects dedicated to low-to-moderate income housing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NY Green Bank:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers flexible, low-cost\u00a0loans\u00a0designed to support energy storage projects, whether deployed as standalone systems or on a solar array.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NYSERDA Permitting Toolkit&nbsp;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0resource packed with templates and guides to make the permitting process less of a headache.\u00a0This helps developers and local government get on the same\u00a0page and\u00a0ultimately\u00a0cut\u00a0down\u00a0soft costs and delays.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clean Energy Communities (CEC):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local\u00a0towns\u00a0adopt\u00a0clean\u00a0energy-friendly policies as expedites\u00a0permitting\u00a0energy code enhancements\u00a0that qualify for state funding.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How&nbsp;to Maximize ROI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incentive stacking can improve project economics and support compliance objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A typical\u00a0stack would include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NYSERDA rebates\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NYC PTA or\u00a0RPTL \u00a7 487\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Investment Tax Credit\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility demand management programs\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factors to consider:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timing \u2013 ensure to place the system in service\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation type\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Standalone BESS vs. solar + storage\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property type \u2013 Residential,\u00a0commercial\u00a0or multifamily.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compliance Landscape&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local Law 97&nbsp;(The&nbsp;Carbon Tax)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buildings which are over 25,000 sq ft\u00a0and exceed their annual emissions usage\u00a0limits\u00a0face penalties of $268 per metric\u00a0ton of CO2 emissions above the limit. Although the penalty rate is fixed,\u00a0emissions caps tighten over time, increasing compliance risk for inefficient buildings.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Batteries\u00a0help buildings reduce emissions penalties by shifting electricity use to lower- emissions periods, lowering overall emissions intensity and supporting future solar or EV charging stations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/54b374_22b3b66da05e4647ac7b2676dde4c3b3~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_969,h_375,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/54b374_22b3b66da05e4647ac7b2676dde4c3b3~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local Law&nbsp;87 (The Efficiency Tune-Up)&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It requires\u00a0covered New York city buildings to complete energy audits and retro-commissioning every ten years to identify and correct inefficiencies in building systems.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reports\u00a0often reveal\u00a0load spikes. Battery storage can support HVAC upgrades or electric boilers by managing\u00a0these spikes\u00a0and reducing the strain on electrical services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0require paying full costs. Stacking NYSERDA rebates, utility programs, the\u00a0federal ITC and NYC property tax abatements can reduce the system costs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential and commercial battery storage is a practical way to support compliance with New York\u2019s energy requirements while minimizing the need for major electrical infrastructure upgrades.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BESS Moratorium Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/54b374_ef72e1bd4b174277a3f2972010e06c23~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_969,h_886,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto\/54b374_ef72e1bd4b174277a3f2972010e06c23~mv2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The clock is ticking.\u00a0Incentives\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0stay forever. Funding levels through NYSERDA\u00a0inventive levels decline as funding blocks are fully subscribed, and\u00a0missing a single tax deadline means\u00a0a delay\u00a0for a year to save your pockets.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early action wins. Starting now doesn\u2019t\u00a0just improve your banks, it leads to smoother approvals\u00a0through permitting and approval processes, particularly as demand for\u00a0energy\u00a0storage grows.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moving sooner\u00a0will improve project economics. Early adoption of battery storage supports building level compliance efforts and\u00a0contributes\u00a0to a\u00a0cleaner, more reliable and more resilient New York for the future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raafe Khan, Nimisha Shah<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction NYSERDA Incentives Residential&nbsp;and&nbsp;Retail&nbsp;Storage&nbsp;Incentives&nbsp; Residential Energy Storage The Retail Energy Storage For qualifying in this incentive:&nbsp; Incentive levels&nbsp;change&nbsp;by&nbsp;region, with New York City&nbsp;operating&nbsp;under a separate declining block schedule compared to Upstate New York and Long Island, each&nbsp;of these follows its own regional incentive structure and funding.&nbsp;&nbsp; Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) or the Value&nbsp;Stack&nbsp; Bulk [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=115"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions\/117"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camelotenergygroup.web-staging-client.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}