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)).

How many states have energy storage policies?

Approximately 15 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy including procurement targets, regulatory adaption, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and/or consumer protections. Procurement targets require utilities to acquire a specified quantity of energy storage, typically by a specified deadline.

Why are energy storage resources important?

As traditional fossil fuel baseload energy resources transition to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, energy storage resources will become increasingly important to ensure there is a steady and reliable supply of energy to the electric grid. The United States has seen a significant growth in the installation of energy resources.

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.

Do states have 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 by updating resource planning requirements or permitting storage through rate proceedings.

What percentage of energy storage incentive will be paid per kilowatt hour?

Thirty-eight percent of the incentive will be structured as a fixed annual incentive to be paid in dollars per kilowatt hour of energy storage capacity.