Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan

The safe application and use of energy storage technology knows no bounds. An energy storage system (ESS) will react to an external event, such as a seismic occurrence, regardless of its

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES AND

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES AND SAFETY STANDARDS ARE CONSTANTLY IMPROVING Fires that have occurred at lithium-ion battery energy storage

Op-ed: Battery storage is the safe energy solution we need

By keeping the lights on and critical services running, battery storage makes our communities safer and stronger. Even in dense urban areas like New York City, community

What the budget bill means for energy storage tax credit eligibility

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) is set to dramatically reshape how grid scale and residential energy storage systems are treated under federal tax law. The new budget

Safer Batteries, Reliable Power: Guiding Research for Next

"Over the years, battery researchers and engineers have developed a deep understanding of the factors that lead to failure in conventional lithium-ion batteries. However,

Former FDNY officials declare battery energy storage systems safe

"We are here to say clearly and confidently: Battery energy storage systems, when installed and operated under New York''s rigorous and updated safety standards, are safe."

New energy storage to see large-scale development by 2025

China aims to further develop its new energy storage capacity, which is expected to advance from the initial stage of commercialization to large-scale development by 2025, with

Former FDNY officials declare battery energy

Six former New York City fire safety officials and experts have issued a joint declaration affirming the safety of battery energy storage

Claims vs. Facts: Energy Storage Safety | ACP

Utility-scale battery energy storage is safe and highly regulated, growing safer as technology advances and as regulations adopt the most up-to-date safety standards.

CPUC Sets New Safety Standards and Enhances Oversight of

March 13, 2025 - SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today enhanced the safety of battery energy storage facilities by establishing new standards for the

Battery Storage Industry Unveils National Blueprint

The energy storage industry is committed to acting swiftly, in partnership with fire departments, safety experts, policymakers, and

EPA issues battery storage safety guidelines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new battery energy storage system (BESS) safety guidelines this week, and while there''s not much ''new'' here, the

Are lithium-ion battery arrays on electrical grids safe? Residents

Proponents maintain that state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems are safe, but more localities are enacting moratoriums.

Claims vs. Facts: Energy Storage Safety | ACP

Utility-scale battery energy storage is safe and highly regulated, growing safer as technology advances and as regulations adopt the most up-to-date safety standards.

Energy Storage for New York State

Energy storage helps everyday New Yorkers save money on electricity and keeps the power working when they need it most. This is especially true during "peak demand" events like hot

Form Energy''s Breakthrough Iron-Air Battery Technology Sets a New

Form Energy, a leader in multi-day energy storage solutions, proudly announces that its breakthrough iron-air battery system has successfully completed UL9540A safety

ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in New York Post: New York State''s

Administrator Zeldin published an op-ed in the New York Post highlighting EPA''s first-of-its-kind federal safety toolkit for battery energy storage systems.

The Future of Lead, Lithium and Vanadium Energy Storage

The Future of Lead, Lithium and Vanadium Energy Storage Unveiled at CES 2026The Associated PressALPHARETTA, Ga. ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan

The New Iron Age: The Potential of Affordable, Safe, and Clean Energy

While iron-based batteries offer promising potential for safe, affordable, and clean energy storage, their spatial needs may offer a roadblock to widespread adoption, especially in

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe

This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS

Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan

The Department of Energy Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Energy Storage Program would like to acknowledge the external advisory board that contributed to the topic