Backed by Illinois energy legislationBattery energy storage is supported by Illinois state energy legislation
Eligible counties
Battery storage leases are available in these northern Illinois counties within the ComEd service territory.
Boone County
Boone County, just north of DeKalb, is seeing growing interconnection activity with 350 MW of battery projects in the PJM queue at nearby Garden Prairie. Its agricultural land and proximity to the Rockford metro grid make it an emerging target for battery storage development.
Bureau County
Bureau County in north-central Illinois offers strong grid infrastructure along the I-80 corridor with 17 ComEd substations serving the agricultural heartland between Princeton and Spring Valley.
DeKalb County
DeKalb County has some of the highest farm cash rents in Illinois, but battery storage leases offer dramatically higher returns per acre. With 372 MW of battery projects queued at local substations, developer interest is strong.
Grundy County
Grundy County sits at a critical grid junction where major 345 kV transmission lines converge near the Dresden nuclear station. With 740 MW of battery projects in the queue, it's one of the most active areas for energy storage development in Illinois.
Henry County
Henry County's agricultural landscape along the I-80 corridor offers battery storage potential near the Kewanee substation infrastructure. Its position between Bureau and Whiteside counties connects it to active grid development.
Kankakee County
Kankakee County sits at the southern edge of the ComEd territory with substation capacity along the I-57 corridor. With 144 MW of capacity at Davis Creek, agricultural land near grid infrastructure creates ideal conditions for battery storage.
Kendall County
Kendall County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Illinois, driving demand for grid capacity. With 14 substations and 344 MW of battery projects queued at Plano alone, it's a prime area for energy storage.
LaSalle County
LaSalle County has strong transmission infrastructure along the Illinois River valley, with major 345 kV lines and active interconnection queues. Multiple substations offer viable connection points for battery storage projects.
Lee County
Lee County hosts the Nelson-Electric Junction — the single largest battery interconnection point in the ComEd territory with 1,160 MW of queued projects. Its agricultural landscape in the Rock River valley offers excellent sites for battery storage.
Livingston County
Livingston County features major 345 kV transmission infrastructure with 1,000 MW of battery projects in the PJM queue. The Pontiac Midpoint substation is a key interconnection hub, making nearby agricultural land highly valuable for energy storage leases.
Marshall County
Marshall County offers competitive lease opportunities with lower farm cash rents and 10 substations with available grid capacity along the Illinois River, making battery storage an especially attractive income alternative.
McLean County
McLean County, home to Bloomington-Normal, has 550 MW of battery projects queued at the McLean 345 kV substation alone. Multiple connection points with available capacity make it a prime target for battery storage development.
Ogle County
Ogle County benefits from the Byron-Wayne 345 kV transmission corridor with over 545 MW of battery projects in the interconnection queue. Rural agricultural land near these high-capacity substations offers strong lease potential.
Peoria County
Peoria County has the densest substation network of any target county with 39 substations and active grid infrastructure. Lower farm rents mean the income differential from a battery lease is especially significant.
Stephenson County
Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois has 486 MW of battery projects in the interconnection queue. The Lena and Lancaster substations provide viable connection points for energy storage projects on the region's productive farmland.
Whiteside County
Whiteside County in northwestern Illinois offers solid grid infrastructure along the Rock River with the Garden Plain substation hosting 665 MW of queued battery projects — among the highest in the region.
Winnebago County
Winnebago County, anchored by Rockford, has 9 substations and 314 MW of battery projects in the queue. The Rockford metro grid infrastructure combined with surrounding agricultural land creates diverse siting opportunities.
Woodford County
Woodford County east of Peoria offers 5 substations with grid connectivity to the broader central Illinois transmission network. Its productive farmland and proximity to Peoria's grid infrastructure make it viable for battery storage development.