The SFS series provides data and analysis in support of the U.S. Department of Energy''s Energy Storage Grand Challenge, a comprehensive program to accelerate the development,
Through detailed review of state policy actions, this paper explores the drivers, design, and implementation of these five specific types of energy storage policy.
Introduction Energy storage will play an increasingly significant role in helping to meet New York''s electric system needs. This includes peak load reduction, renewable firming and time shifting,
In addition to the state survey, we also surveyed six energy storage development companies and one industry consultant, to compare their policy priorities with those of the state energy agencies.
Storage can play a significant role in achieving these goals by serving as a "non-wires alternative" that can provide added reliability and grid services as renewable resources
This white paper may also serve as a foundation for further recommendations to the DOE in the future on specific issues related to these emerging energy-storage technologies that may
In this study, we propose a ChatGPT-based Policy Model Consistency framework to evaluate 203 energy supply policies issued by China''s central and local governments during the "14th Five
The world is rapidly adopting renewable energy alternatives at a remarkable rate to address the ever-increasing environmental crisis of CO2 emissions.
Fundamentals To grasp the essence of Energy Storage Policy, one must first understand its fundamental definition. In its simplest statement, Energy Storage Policy refers to
In reviewing these policies and the processes by which they were established, common themes and approaches become clear. This paper presents a taxonomy for classifying and studying
Executive Summary The rapid expansion of renewable energy has both highlighted its deficiencies, such as intermittent supply, and the pressing need for grid-scale energy storage
For each approach, we outline a systematic analytical procedure, then implement it to scrutinize how policy affects the emerging technological domain of energy storage in California. We find
North Carolina''s power sector faces a rapidly increasing penetration of renewable energy as well as economic and environmental pressures to decrease coal-fired electricity production. We
STORAGE POLICY ASSESSMENT With its innovative and ambitious policies, California is a global leader in the development and application of energy storage technologies. For the last
The Public Utilities Code defines an energy storage system as commercially available technology that is capable of absorbing energy, storing it for a specified period, and then dispatching the
This paper reviews different forms of storage technology available for grid application and classifies them on a series of merits relevant to a particular category.
Renewable portfolio or clean energy standards require a certain amount of energy to come from approved renewable or clean sources (the definition of which can vary by
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
The energy storage field is crucial in designing and operating any energy-demanding system, both grid-connected and mobile operating. This explanation was the first in-depth definition of a
This paper employs a multi-level perspective approach to examine the development of policy frameworks around energy storage technologies. The paper focuses on
Enhanced policy and regulation, drawing from experience in other jurisdictions, may help accelerate investment in energy storage and facilitate the renewable energy transition.
This information was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the U.S. Government. Neither the U.S. Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees,
In 2025, the General Assembly of Maryland made its boldest move ever to advance energy storage, as part of a legislative package responding to the resource adequacy
The authors support defining energy storage as a distinct asset class within the electric grid system, supported with effective regulatory and financial policies for development
For a reliable and livable energy supply to the electricity grid from renewable means, electrical energy storage technologies can play an
Through the SFS, NREL analyzed the potentially fundamental role of energy storage in maintaining a resilient, flexible, and low carbon U.S.
The Department of Energy in the Philippines has outlined a new set of market rules and policies for energy storage systems (ESS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap (SRM), a plan that provides strategic direction and identifies key opportunities to optimize DOE’s investment in future planning of energy storage research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects.
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.
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)).
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.
The authors support defining energy storage as a distinct asset class within the electric grid system, supported with effective regulatory and financial policies for development and deployment within a storage-based smart grid system in which storage is placed in a central role.
Energy storage technologies provide significant opportunities to further enhance the efficiency and operation of the grid. Its ability to provide application-specific energy services across different components of the grid make it uniquely suited to respond quickly and effectively to signals throughout the smart grid.
