6 FAQs about Policy points that need to be addressed in the development of energy storage

What are the different types of energy storage policy?

Approximately 16 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy, which broadly fall into the following categories: procurement targets, regulatory adaption, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and consumer protections. Below we give an overview of each of these energy storage policy categories.

Does the energy storage strategic plan address new policy actions?

This SRM does not address new policy actions, nor does it specify budgets and resources for future activities. This Energy Storage SRM responds to the Energy Storage Strategic Plan periodic update requirement of the Better Energy Storage Technology (BEST) section of the Energy Policy Act of 2020 (42 U.S.C. § 17232 (b) (5)).

What is a storage policy?

All of the states with a storage policy in place have a renewable portfolio standard or a nonbinding renewable energy goal. Regulatory changes can broaden competitive access to storage such as by updating resource planning requirements or permitting storage through rate proceedings.

Why is Doe investing in energy storage?

The underlying motivation for DOE's strategic investment in energy storage is to ensure that the American people will have access to energy storage innovations that enable resilient, flexible, affordable, and secure energy systems and supply, for everyone, everywhere.

Will the DOE repost the SRM?

The DOE, at its discretion, anticipates reposting the SRM in draft form at a later time for public comment to inform the final version of the SRM. Learn more about DOE's energy storage activities supporting DOE's energy storage mission and vision through the Energy Storage Grand Challenge.

How much energy storage will Maine have by 2021?

Maine also set its goal in 2021 to achieve 400 MW of installed storage capacity by 2030, with an interim target of 300 MW by 2025. New York originally set a goal to procure 3 GW of energy storage by 2030, but New York Governor Kathy Hochul most recently announced plans to double that goal to reach 6 GW by 2030.

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