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Brooklyn Pilot Program Cuts Business Energy Costs with Batteries

2/13/2026

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A Brooklyn pilot program by David Energy, a retail energy provider, provides plug-in batteries to local businesses to cut energy costs and emissions.
David Energy has installed batteries at multiple sites, including Black Seed Bagels.
The batteries help manage peak electricity demand, which can account for up to 50% of a business's utility bills.
David Energy aims to expand this model and capture potential revenue from demand-response programs.

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Story summary

A Brooklyn pilot program by David Energy, a retail energy provider, provides plug-in batteries to local businesses to cut energy costs and emissions.
David Energy has installed batteries at multiple sites, including Black Seed Bagels.
The batteries help manage peak electricity demand, which can account for up to 50% of a business's utility bills.
David Energy aims to expand this model and capture potential revenue from demand-response programs.