Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
Process equipment and production schedules can create steady monthly demand.
Illinois Commercial Battery Storage for Qualifying Businesses
Illinois Minimum
100 kW
Monthly Average Metered Demand
How the Program Works
A Provider-Owned Battery at Your Illinois Facility
A participating battery program provider owns, permits, installs, operates, maintains, monitors and insures the battery. Your business hosts the system on-site without purchasing it.
The battery supports the electric grid by storing energy when supply is high and releasing it when demand peaks. Part of that value may be shared with qualifying customers as an annual benefit, as disclosed in the customer's agreement.
When backup is available, the battery can respond automatically during a grid outage. Backup is intended for short-term outages, and duration depends on usage and the battery's charge.
No-cost battery hosting
No equipment purchase, installation, hosting or maintenance fees during the program for qualifying businesses, subject to the final agreement.
100 kW minimum in Illinois
Monthly average metered demand, measured within a single month.
120-month (10-year) battery agreement
The battery agreement term in both Texas and Illinois.
Separate battery meter
Your bill reflects your business's actual electricity consumption.
Suitable Facilities
Illinois Facilities That May Be Strong Candidates
Eligibility depends on metered demand, site conditions and program review — not on industry alone.
Cold Storage & Refrigerated Warehouses
Refrigeration runs around the clock, supporting a consistent demand profile.
Food Processing
Processing and packaging lines often operate on extended shifts.
Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Large facilities with material handling, lighting and climate control.
Hotels & Hospitality
Properties with heavy HVAC and continuous guest operations.
Other Commercial Facilities
With a 100 kW minimum, mid-sized commercial properties may also be reviewed.
Service Area
Remote Evaluations for Illinois Businesses
Flip Energy is based in Texas and has no office in Illinois. Illinois evaluations are coordinated remotely by phone, email or video, together with participating battery program providers.
Program availability depends on the property's location, utility territory, metered demand and the participating provider.
Why Evaluate
Why Illinois Businesses Evaluate Storage
- A lower 100 kW monthly average metered demand minimum than Texas.
- No-cost hosting: no equipment purchase, installation, hosting or maintenance fees during the program for qualifying businesses.
- A possible annual financial benefit, as disclosed in the agreement — not guaranteed.
- The provider handles ownership, installation, operation, maintenance, monitoring and insurance.
- No change of electricity supplier is involved in the evaluation.
Battery program only in Illinois. Flip Energy does not sell or broker retail electricity in Illinois. An Illinois battery evaluation does not involve switching your electricity supplier.
Know Your Numbers
How to Find Your Monthly Average Metered Demand
Battery eligibility in Illinois is based on demand in kilowatts (kW), not energy in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Many commercial bills show both — they are different numbers.
kW — demand (what qualifies)
How much power your facility draws at a time. Look for a demand line on your commercial bill or interval data, usually labeled in kW. Eligibility uses the average metered demand within a single month — not the single highest peak and not an annual average.
kWh — energy (does not qualify by itself)
How much energy you used over the billing period. A large kWh total does not by itself show whether you meet the 100 kW minimum.
Not sure which number is which, or your bill doesn't show demand? Choose "Unknown" in the form and — we'll help review it with you.
Illinois FAQs
Questions About Commercial Battery Storage in Illinois
What is the minimum to qualify in Illinois?
Illinois facilities need a minimum of 100 kW monthly average metered demand. This is the average metered electrical demand (kW) measured within a single month — not peak demand, not an annual average and not monthly energy consumption (kWh).
Is there any cost to host the battery?
For qualifying businesses, there is no equipment purchase cost, no installation charge and no ongoing battery hosting or maintenance fee during the program. The provider owns the battery; your facility hosts it. This is subject to eligibility review, the final agreement and its terms.
Will my business receive an annual payment?
Qualifying customers may receive an annual financial benefit as disclosed in their agreement. Amounts depend on the program and battery size, and are not guaranteed.
How long is the battery agreement in Illinois?
The battery agreement is 120 months (10 years).
Does Flip Energy sell electricity in Illinois?
No. In Illinois, Flip Energy assists with the battery program only and does not sell or broker retail electricity. Battery eligibility does not require any electricity contract with Flip Energy.
Does Flip Energy have an office in Illinois?
No. Flip Energy is based in Texas and coordinates Illinois evaluations remotely with participating battery program providers.
Who owns and maintains the battery?
The participating program provider owns, permits, installs, operates, maintains, monitors and insures the battery.
Can I participate if I lease my building?
Yes, with landlord approval. The program provider can provide a License for Alterations form for the landlord.
Learn more on our main commercial battery storage page, or see Texas commercial battery storage.
Free Evaluation
Check Illinois Battery Eligibility
Share your facility details and, if available, one recent electric bill. We'll review your monthly average metered demand against the Illinois minimum of 100 kW at no cost and with no obligation.
Program disclosure: Flip Energy helps qualifying businesses evaluate commercial battery opportunities and connect with participating battery program providers. The provider—not Flip Energy—owns, permits, installs, operates, maintains, monitors and insures the battery, and makes the final eligibility decision. Flip Energy does not manufacture battery equipment. No-cost battery hosting and any financial benefits apply only to qualifying businesses, are subject to program terms, site approval, utility territory and the final agreement, and are not guaranteed. Approval is not guaranteed; no claim of unlimited backup or free electricity is made. In Illinois, Flip Energy assists with the battery program only.