Calibrant, a leading provider of on-site energy solutions for large power users, has energised and begun generating Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) credits from three front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems in New York. Located across Westchester County, these systems utilise U.S.-manufactured battery systems to deliver a combined 13.5 MW / 55.7 MWh of dispatchable capacity to the Con Edison electric grid.
The Westchester portfolio plays an important role in stabilising the grid, especially during peak summer demand – when electricity is most expensive and grid reliability is critical. In exchange for providing power when the grid needs it most and helping in reducing the need for costly new infrastructure, these projects are compensated through VDER bill credits that offset utility bills.
The Westchester systems showcase a novel commercial approach that enables large commercial and industrial customers to enjoy the financial benefits of distributed energy – without requiring them to host any infrastructure on-site. Calibrant secured 100% of the off-take through direct agreements with C&I customers, creating a pathway for large energy users to benefit from New York’s VDER program. Contracted off-takers include CoreSite – a major data center operator – and a large hospital institution.
This model delivers meaningful bill savings and proves especially valuable for organisations with space constraints.
