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Do states need a new energy storage policy?

As states increasingly declare decarbonization goals, they will need to create new policies, rules and regulations that will enable the deployment of an unprecedented amount of energy storage, according to the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA), which just released its States Energy Storage Policy: Best Practices for Decarbonization report.

Does state energy storage support decarbonization?

A recent report from the Clean Energy States Alliance highlights best practices, identifies barriers, and underscores the need to expand state energy storage policymaking to support decarbonization in the United States. Decarbonization is the move away from fossil fuel resources and toward renewable energy.

Should energy storage operators compete for subsidy contracts?

In several countries, revised capacity markets now allow energy storage operators to compete for subsidy contracts on a more equal footing with power generators. Support from the European Battery Alliance and €1 billion in loans from the European Investment Bank in 2020 alone should help shore up investor confidence.

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 is the energy storage permitting guidebook?

The goal is to develop an Energy Storage Permitting Guidebook that outlines best practices and proposes a standard process for permitting energy storage systems of less than 1 megawatt. Simplifying and standardizing permitting procedures for new storage systems will have benefits for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), installers and consumers.