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Government releases energy storage regulation plan

The whitepaper outlines policy recommendations to open markets for storage development, build financial support, grow a domestic storage supply chain, and progress long-duration storage technology. In addition, SEIA is releasing a new 50-state guide to energy storage. . The Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap (SRM) represents a significantly expanded strategic revision on the original ESGC 2020 Roadmap. This SRM outlines activities that implement the strategic objectives facilitating safe, beneficial and timely storage deployment;. . As the grid transitions away from traditional fossil fuels towards intermittent renewable resources, energy storage becomes an important asset for energy management, in order to maintain grid reliability and price certainty, and to ensure continued supplies of power through peak demand periods. The president-elect has selected oil industry executive. . Energy storage is critical for mitigating the variability of wind and solar resources and positioning them to serve as baseload generation. This series investigates the ways in which organizations in the energy sector can navigate the evolving energy storage landscape. [PDF Version]

FAQS about Government releases energy storage regulation plan

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's new in energy storage policy?

Does the DOE have a draft energy storage strategy & roadmap?

The DOE is asking for comment from stakeholders to inform its energy storage SRM through a formal Notice of Availability (NOA). The DOE released its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap (SRM), providing direction and opportunities for energy storage investments.

Why are energy storage resources important?

Energy storage resources have become an increasingly important component of the energy mix as traditional fossil fuel baseload energy resources transition to renewable energy sources. Currently 23 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have 100% clean energy goals in place.