Join Illinois Green for a practical look at how battery energy storage is helping commercial and industrial buildings cut costs and move toward decarbonization. 

Illinois is currently leading the U.S. commercial and industrial sectors as one of the top markets for implementing battery energy storage. As energy demands fluctuate and sustainability goals grow, battery storage delivers real financial and operational value for both new construction and existing building retrofits, whether it's installed as a standalone system or paired with solar. 

This session explores how commercial and industrial properties can leverage battery storage to lower operational expenses and advance decarbonization. Attendees will learn how to capitalize on current state and federal tax incentives, lower electricity costs through peak demand reduction, and recognize key strategies to support broader organizational sustainability goals. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify the main state incentives, federal tax credits, and utility rebates available for Illinois commercial properties.
2. Describe how battery storage creates utility cost savings through peak demand reduction.
3. Compare basic standalone storage setups versus integrated solar-plus-storage options.
4. Recognize the key ways battery storage contributes to lower building carbon emissions. 

Speaker:

David Braun, Chief Commercial Officer, Intelligent Generation