Battery Storage ROI Calculator

See if battery energy storage can reduce your demand charges and provide a solid return on investment.

Calculate Battery ROI

Your highest monthly demand from your bill

Ohio average: $12-20/kW depending on utility

How much you want to shave off your peak

How long your demand spikes typically last

2024 commercial average: $400-600/kWh installed

How Battery Peak Shaving Works

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can significantly reduce demand charges by discharging during peak demand periods, effectively "shaving" your demand spikes.

The Strategy:

  1. Battery monitors your real-time demand
  2. When demand approaches your target peak, battery discharges
  3. Grid sees lower peak demand
  4. Your demand charges drop significantly

Best Candidates for Battery Storage

  • High demand charges: >$12/kW monthly
  • Spiky load profiles: Short, predictable peak events
  • Manufacturing: Startup surges from large motors
  • Cold storage: Compressor cycling peaks

Ohio Incentives

While Ohio doesn't have state-level battery incentives, federal programs may apply:

  • • Federal ITC: 30% tax credit for commercial storage
  • • Accelerated depreciation (MACRS)
  • • Some utility demand response programs

Typical Ohio Results

Manufacturing Plant

500 kW peak, 100 kW reduction

4-6 year payback

Cold Storage Facility

300 kW peak, 75 kW reduction

5-7 year payback

Office Building

200 kW peak, 40 kW reduction

7-10 year payback

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