For energy storage project developers and EPCs, financing is one of the most important considerations, and sometimes hurdles, when deploying a system. Without proper financing providing the necessary capital, it’s sometimes impossible to advance energy storage pipelines and ultimately provide the cost savings, resiliency, and sustainability benefits that your customers are looking for.  

Energy Toolbase recognizes this need for accessible financing for projects, which is why we have financial solutions built into the ETB Developer platform, where developers can instantly generate, compare, and apply for indicative quotes from integrated financial partners like Green Bridge Energy. 

Green Bridge is integrated into ETB Developer to provide Northeast-based developers with financing for solar and storage systems, and now, Green Bridge is offering energy storage-only financing, giving C&I customers a flexible path to adopt battery storage without bundling it with a solar installation. 

Filling a Gap for Energy Storage Developers

While financing options for solar-plus-storage projects have become more common, standalone storage financing has historically been difficult to secure. Many financiers have focused on solar assets, leaving customers interested in energy-storage-only projects with limited options. 

Green Bridge’s new offering addresses that market challenge by providing a dedicated financing solution for standalone battery storage systems. This creates new opportunities for organizations looking to add storage to existing solar installations, improve backup power capabilities, reduce demand charges, or participate in utility and grid services programs. 

Flexible Lease Options

The program is structured to enable businesses to deploy energy storage with minimal upfront capital requirements while preserving cash flow for other operational priorities. Customers can choose from 15, 20, or 25-year lease terms, providing flexibility to align financing with project economics and goals. 

Leverage the Investment Tax Credit

One of the most attractive features of the program is the ability to buy down or amortize the lease using Investment Tax Credit (ITC) proceeds. Depending on project needs and goals, participants can utilize user inputs to either keep the full ITC buy-down value or sell the credits. 

This structure allows customers to apply the ITC benefit toward the project after installation, helping reduce future lease payments and improve overall project economics. The result is a flexible financing approach that supports both affordability and long-term value. 

Available Through Energy Toolbase

Energy Toolbase and Green Bridge are making this financing solution available through ETB Developer. It’s incredibly easy to build this transaction into your project’s workflow. Simply select the Green Bridge transaction in ETB Developer, edit a few custom variables, and then when you’re happy with the quote, our ETB team will help you finalize it. 

This collaboration streamlines the customer journey by connecting project design, financial modeling, and financing into a more efficient process. Developers can evaluate storage opportunities and access financing options all within a trusted and familiar platform. 

 At Energy Toolbase, we understand that financing options must adapt to meet changing market demands. Green Bridge’s storage-only financing program represents an important step forward for organizations seeking energy independence, operational resilience, and greater control over energy costs. 

With standalone storage leases, flexible term options, and the ability to amortize using ITC proceeds, businesses now have a new pathway to overcome those financial hurdles and deploy their BESS projects. 

Get in touch with our team to find out how you can take advantage of Green Bridge’s storage-only financing option today.