AI-powered ComEd feeder capacity check -- validates whether your site can support the configured BESS before you commit to the design.
Equipment -- drag to canvas
Active Conduit
Selected Element
Select an element Click equipment, conduit, or text on the canvas
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Element
โฅ DRAG TO REPOSITION
100 ft
Legend
100%
๐ Set Real-World Scale
You drew a -- pixel reference line. Enter its actual length:
โฌ Place BESS Assembly (to scale)
Pick a model to size the pad in real feet, then choose what to include.
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Cluster / multi-unit (land sites)
0 cols = auto grid
Tip: drag a unit to move it alone; Shift-drag moves the whole cluster. Totals roll up to the E0 cover automatically.
โค Parking Stall Array
Enter the grid of stalls to place.
Model
SLD
X 0.0 Y 0.0 ft
SNAP
GRID
ORTHO
MODE SELECT
ELEM 0
COND 0
SHAPE 0
โSummary
Site Map Summary
๐ BESS Units0
No BESS configured yet.
โก Conduit Runs
No conduit drawn yet.
๐ Equipment
No equipment placed.
๐ Scale
Not calibrated
Estimated Project Total
$--
Rough estimate . editable below
๐ BESS Equipment
โ๏ธ Site Equipment
Concrete Pad
AC Disconnect
Smart Meter (CT/PT)
Bollards (8ร)
Junction Box
Panelboard (2000A)
Misc Site Hardware
๐ Transformer (if reqd)
โก Conduit & Wiring
Material + labor rates per LF. Labor default $35/ft applies to both AC & DC runs.
DC Power (RMC)
Material ($/ft)-- ft
Labor ($/ft)
AC Power (RMC)
Material ($/ft)-- ft
Labor ($/ft)
BMS / Data (EMT)
Material ($/ft)-- ft
Labor ($/ft)
DC material$--
DC labor$--
AC material$--
AC labor$--
BMS/Data$--
Conduit total$--
Calibrate map to see LF schedule
๐ Indirect Costs
Engineering & Design
Permitting & AHJ
Commissioning
Contingency %%
โ Estimates are indicative only. Actual costs depend on site conditions, utility requirements, and final equipment pricing.
Toggle incentives that apply to this project. Values reduce the net project cost.
ComEd BESH (Battery Energy Storage Honorarium) -- $250/kWh C&I of nameplate capacity. โ STANDALONE storage qualifies -- solar pairing NOT required (IL CEJA, Public Act 102-0662, eff. 2022)
C&I customers must enroll in the BESH rate plan and participate in ComEd demand response / peak load reduction program as a condition of rebate. Pre-approval required before installation.
Rebate rate ($/kWh)
Total Incentives / Net Cost
Gross project cost$--
Total incentives-- $--
Net to owner$--
Toggle the revenue streams and services that apply to this site. These feed the ROI model.
Enter a zip code to identify the ISO/RTO market, pull utility tariff data, and model BESS arbitrage + demand response revenue.
System kW
Duration (hr)
RTE %
Scenario
Projection:
Enter a zip code and click Analyze to model grid revenue.
Select a BESS module and FR tier to configure your system.
ONE-LINE
Click elements above to add. Drag to move. Click Wire Mode then click two nodes to connect.
Mode: Select|Elements: 0|Conduits: 0|Scale: Not calibrated|Total conduit: --Tommy Gilmer v4.24
Configure BESS Unit
Select a system from the catalog -- grid pre-qualification runs automatically
โก Operating Mode
๐ Peak Demand Shaving Sizer
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Upload Utility Bill
PDF or image . AI extracts all values automatically
✓ Bill Parsed —
Annual Utility Bill ($)
Site Zip Code
Facility Type
Peak Hours / Day
Upload a bill or enter annual total + zip code above
โ BMS Charge Throttle
FOM/FR projects: install full nameplate capacity -> maximize CEJA incentive -> BMS limits charge rate to satisfy IEEE 1547 / ComEd interconnection screen. PJM then dispatches within BMS limits.
BMS charge rate limit (kW) -- feeder screen uses this instead of ยผ nameplate:
kW max charge
Investor note: CEJA incentive is on nameplate kWh -- not operating kWh. BMS charge limiting satisfies IEEE 1547 / ComEd interconnection screen for FOM systems. PJM RegD dispatch operates within BMS charge limits. Full discharge capacity available for frequency regulation response.
โก Grid Pre-Qual
Site address
Select a catalog model and click Run to check grid compatibility
๐ Export to Proposal Generator
Project data ready to load into the BESS Proposal Generator
How to use:
1. Click Copy JSON below -- or Download .json file
2. Open the ClearSky BESS Proposal Generator
3. Paste into "Or paste JSON data" field and click โก Parse & Auto-Fill
All BESS units, conduit runs, and equipment will auto-populate.
Tommy Gilmer
Export BESS Proposal
Project Information
Cost Summary (from editor)
Estimated Total$--
๐ธ Sitemap Image
The map will appear on a dedicated Sitemap page between the spec section and the financial summary.
โข Rebate amount: $250/kWh (C&I) to $300/kWh (residential / small commercial) of nameplate storage capacity
โข Standalone eligibility: โ Standalone BESS qualifies WITHOUT solar -- solar pairing requirement removed by IL CEJA (Public Act 102-0662, eff. Sept 2021). Solar is optional.
โข Customer type: All commercial customers in ComEd service territory (northern Illinois) qualify -- businesses, nonprofits, institutions
โข Rate plan: C&I customers must enroll in BESH rate plan upon rebate acceptance (required condition)
โข Demand response: C&I customers must participate in ComEd peak load reduction / demand response program (required condition per Rider SDVPP/BYODLR)
โข Pre-approval: Required BEFORE installation -- submit pre-approval application first to reserve rebate amount
โข Stacking: Stacks with Federal ITC 30% (IRA ยง48E) + MACRS 5-yr depreciation + potential IL Shines if solar added later
โข Payment timing: Paid after installation verification and meter confirmation . 60-90 day processing typical
โข ITC interaction: Utility rebates generally do NOT reduce ITC basis -- confirm with tax advisor
โข Program authority: ComEd Tariff Rider SDVPP/BYODLR . ICC Docket 25-0678 . IL CEJA Public Act 102-0662
๐ Site Map / Drawing Requirements
Check each item is visible on your site map before submission:
๐ Required Submittal Documents
โ Automated Site Map Gut Check
๐ Project Notes for Submission
BESS Engineering
๐ Generate Permit Set
Creates full AHJ-ready permit set: Cover Sheet . Plot Plan . SLD . Pad Details . Signage . Fencing
๐ Sheets to Generate
๐ข General Contractor
โก Electrical Engineer of Record
๐ Property Owner
๐ Site Information
๐ BESS System
โก ComEd Rebate Compliance
Standalone BESS Rebate . $250/kWh C&I . Tariff Rider SDVPP/BYODLR . Public Act 102-0662 (CEJA). These fields appear on the E0 cover sheet.
๐ S1.1 Custom Drawing Upload (optional)
Upload PE-stamped drawings to replace the generated diagrams on S1.1 BESS Pad Details. Leave empty to use the auto-generated engineering drawings.
๐ S3.0 Fencing Drawing Upload (optional)
Upload your fencing drawings to replace the generated diagrams on S3.0. Leave empty to use the auto-generated views.
โ๏ธ S1.2 Gear Pad Drawing Upload (optional)
Upload PE-stamped drawings to replace the generated diagrams on S1.2 Gear Pad Details.
๐บ Site Map Source (for Plot Plan sheets)
Three modes -- use any combination:
1๏ธโฃ Google Maps / Satellite -- loaded live in the canvas (address entered above)
2๏ธโฃ Site Schematic Upload -- ALTA/survey/site plan PDF screenshot (use ๐ Site Schematic panel in left sidebar) with optional Claude AI overlay
3๏ธโฃ Canvas Drawing -- place BESS equipment, conduit, bollards in editor; captured automatically
Current schematic:
${(typeof SCHEM !== 'undefined' && SCHEM.dataUrl) ? 'โ Schematic loaded' : 'No schematic -- canvas/satellite will be used'}
๐ Drawing Info
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AI Grid Pre-Qualification
ComEd feeder capacity . interconnection feasibility . max BESS size
โ This analysis is AI-generated based on typical ComEd Northern Illinois service territory patterns. Always confirm with ComEd DER team before project commitment. Requires Claude API key in the AI Key field for full analysis -- runs heuristic estimate without key.
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BESS Project Viability Workflow
9 Gated Investment Phases โ Property Intake through Commercial Operation