Reducing energy costs for Illinois C&I facilities with $0-down battery storage

Foundry Development Partners helps Illinois C&I businesses lower peak demand charges, increase resiliency, and hit ESG goals, all with zero upfront capital investment.


In Illinois, commercial electricity bills are dominated by demand charges. Even a 15-minute spike in usage can impact your costs for the entire month.

Foundry Development Partners installs behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) that:

  • Shave the Peak: Automatically discharge during high-cost periods to lower demand charges.

  • Backup Power: Protect your critical operations from grid instability.

  • Zero Capex: We handle the equipment, installation, and maintenance. You simply share in the savings.


  1. Energy Audit: We analyze 12 months of your interval data to see how much you can save.

  2. Custom Design: We engineer a Tier-1 battery solution tailored to your facility’s load profile.

  3. Hassle-Free Install: Our team manages permitting, interconnection, and commissioning.

  4. Ongoing Savings: We monitor the system 24/7 to optimize performance and maximize your ROI.

How It Works


See if your facility qualifies for a $0-down battery installation. Our team will provide a no-obligation savings projection.