Calibrant Energizes Three Front-of-the-Meter Battery Storage Systems in New York, Unlocking Grid Relief and Corporate Value

Calibrant, a leading provider of on-site energy solutions for large power users, has energized 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 utilize 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 stabilizing 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 to reduce the need for costly new infrastructure, these projects are compensated through VDER bill credits that offset utility bills.

Unlocking Value for Corporate Customers

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 organizations with space constraints or permitting challenges that would otherwise prevent on-site energy deployment.

“CoreSite is pleased to collaborate with Calibrant through a long-term energy agreement that supports our energy management objectives while enhancing the reliability of the local electric grid serving our data centers in the New York area,” said Ben Garrard, Vice President of Power and Energy Management at CoreSite.

“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 three battery systems were originally developed by New Leaf Energy and are fully owned and operated by Calibrant.

Supporting New York Communities

Beyond providing grid reliability and cost savings, these projects create long-term economic value for the communities in which they are located. Each project site owner receives 20-year annual lease payments, turning underutilized land into a stable income stream. The battery systems also contribute local taxes, supporting municipal budgets and essential public services.

The Westchester portfolio supports the State of New York’s goal of deploying 6 GW of energy storage by 2030 and underscores Calibrant’s leadership in deploying scalable, high-impact clean energy infrastructure in complex markets. The projects were made possible in part by support from NYSERDA’s Retail Storage Incentive program and the Westchester County and Mount Pleasant Industrial Development Agencies.

Calibrant Energy | https://www.calibrantenergy.com/

CoreSite | https://www.coresite.com/