New Energy Supporting Energy Storage Policy

Does state energy storage policy matter?

While decisions carried out by federal regulators and regional market operators have an impact on state energy storage policy, state policymakers—and state legislators in particular—are instrumental in enacting policies that remove barriers to adoption and encourage investment in storage technologies.

What are energy storage policies?

These policies are mostly concentrated around battery storage system, which is considered to be the fastest growing energy storage technology due to its efficiency, flexibility and rapidly decreasing cost. ESS policies are primarily found in regions with highly developed economies, that have advanced knowledge and expertise in the sector.

What is the impact of energy storage system policy?

Impact of energy storage system policy ESS policies are the reason storage technologies are developing and being utilised at a very high rate. Storage technologies are now moving in parallel with renewable energy technology in terms of development as they support each other.

What does OE's new RD&D report mean for energy storage?

New Report Showcases Innovation to Advance Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES): OE today released its new report “Achieving the Promise of Low Cost LDES.” This report is one example of OE’s pioneering RD&D work to advance the next generation of energy storage technologies.

How can States reduce regulatory barriers to energy storage?

States have also focused on removing regulatory barriers to adopting energy storage by requiring or authorizing utilities to consider energy storage in resource planning and by creating standards for connecting storage resources to the grid.

How can States accelerate energy storage adoption?

Legislatures have taken varied approaches to accelerate adoption of energy storage, with some states enacting energy storage procurement targets and others focusing on creating programs that promote and fund developing technology.