Your NYC Property Could Be Earning
Steady, Reliable Income
Without Affecting Its Value!

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Secure Your Financial Future with a Reliable Long-Term Lease (or purchase)

As a NYC landowner, you have the unique opportunity to transform your property into a sustainable 26-year regular income backed by the utility and the state of New York for critical energy infrastructure upgrades. Battery storage systems reserve excess energy generated from unutilized electricity on the grid and are paid to release the electricity during times of high usage.

By partnering with Edgewise to implement storage on your property, you can earn a steady income while we handle the rest. Explore your land leasing options for battery storage to discover how you can make the most of your land.

Why Turn to Energy Storage for Your Land?

No-Hassle: Earn Reliable

26 year Income for Your Land

No Maintenance: We Lease the

Land, You’re Done

No Impact: Your Property Value

Won’t Be Affected

Our focus is to provide a seamless process for landowners with minimal input required as your reliable partner through project completion.

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Battery Energy Storage

How it Works

01.

Site Assessment

Edgewise will evaluate your property to determine its condition and usability for energy and battery storage.

02.

Lease Option Agreement

Enter into a flexible lease option agreement while Edgewise works with utilities and local government for permit approval (18-24 months). You can continue to use or lease the land during the option period.

03.

Site Development

Once we’ve determined your land can be utilized for battery storage, Edgewise gets to work. We handle everything from start to finish, including securing permits, providing land surveys as well as designing and implementing the infrastructure.

04.

Construction

After we secure all approvals to start construction, Edgewise and its partners will handle everything.

05.

Project Operation

As the landowner, your only responsibility is to reap the financial benefits of your land. The storage system is fully run and maintained while you collect your income.

06.

End of Lease

Since these are high-value assets, we also offer lease extension options beyond the initial 26-year term. Otherwise, once the lease term ends, we are responsible for dismantling and removing the infrastructure, ensuring the land is returned to its original state.

Optimal Sites for Battery Storage Leasing

Underused Commercial Lots

If you have an unused or empty lot of land, it’s the perfect opportunity to put it to use for battery storage and gain a reliable income backed by the utility.

Manufacturing or Industrial Lots

We can clear any unwanted junk or items remaining on your property like buildings, vehicles, garbage, and more.

Entire Parcel or Sub-Set of a Property

You don’t need a full lot to use your land for energy storage. We require a minimum of 7,500 square feet, which can be only a portion of your lot.

If you don’t see your type of land listed here, we’d be happy to review any specific lot or portfolio.

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Why Partner with Edgewise?

Secure Stable, Guaranteed Income.  With guaranteed revenue backed by New York State and ConEdison, we offer reliable payments from day one with strong lease guarantees.

Get the Attention Your Project Deserves. We focus solely on New York, doing the highest level of due diligence upfront ensuring our projects have the best chance of success. Each project is critical, with unique needs and we have to maintain the ability to provide personalized attention. Prior to presenting an offer we perform a thorough qualification process as time is of the essence for all involved.

Increase the Project’s Success Rate. Big promises mean nothing without local expertise. We quickly navigate the complex permitting and approval process with the necessary relationships to keep your project moving forward. Our deep local relationships overcome approval challenges, reducing risks of unfinished projects, securing 26 year income for property owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an energy storage system?
An energy storage system is a group of large, interconnected battery units that store and produce electricity on demand. The batteries are installed on concrete pads in rows across a property and connect to existing electric distribution lines. They typically look like arrays of freight containers and tall lockers. These are modules that contain and protect the high-tech battery cells and cables. The batteries charge from the utility grid and store excess electricity. Then, when there is higher demand and less electricity available, the batteries feed electricity back onto the grid.
Why should I lease my land to a storage developer?
There are several benefits to leasing land that to a storage developer. Most importantly, it’s a way to generate a steady income stream for up to 25 years–and you don’t need to do a thing over the contract term.
What factors make a site suitable for battery storage?
We typically look for sites with at least 7,500 square ft or a multiple thereof. Manufacturing, mixed-use industrial, commercial, special purpose, and commercial overlay zones all work. The site will preferably be on flat ground without a building on it, but we are open to leveling the ground and doing existing building demolition if necessary.
How much money can I make by leasing my land?
Edgewise offers competitive lease rates ranging in the six figures, depending on project specifics. We provide a personalized assessment to determine the exact figures for your property. Our payments are designed to offer landowners a stable, long-term income stream for 26 years, making it an attractive financial opportunity. We start with a land lease option so you can earn income while still using the land for other purposes while we do our diligence.
Are energy storage systems safe?

Yes. Last year New York State created an “interagency fire safety working group” to determine the optimal fire codes, operations, and safety measures for electrical grid batteries. These are the most stringent in the nation. Large grid tied storage systems differ significantly from e-bikes and other appliances that spark fires when equipped with substandard lithium-ion batteries and stored indoors.

There are no emissions or moving parts. The batteries are also “solid-state,” meaning none of the materials dissolve in water making it impossible to spill or leak, so they are environmentally friendly.

Will this affect my property value negatively?
Energy storage projects like ours have not been shown to negatively impact on property values. Typically, these projects enhance property value by providing a stable, long-term income stream. At the end of the term there will be millions of dollars of energy infrastructure built into the land. That isn’t just the batteries themselves, but the connection to the grid. While uncommon, if you choose to remove the infrastructure at the end of the lease we will restore the land to its pre-development state at the end of the lease, further protecting your property’s value.

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Maximize Your Land’s Earning Potential with Battery Storage Leasing

With a 26-year guaranteed income stream backed by utility contracts, you can earn passive income while contributing to New York’s clean energy future. Our team handles everything from permits to installation, making it simple to participate.

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