What did the energy storage rulemaking entail?

This rulemaking identified energy storage end uses and barriers to deployment, considered a variety of possible policies to encourage the cost-effective deployment of energy storage systems, including refinement of existing procurement methods to properly value energy storage systems. This rulemaking resulted in two CPUC Decisions, which are:

What did the CPUC request for SCE's energy storage solicitation?

It also requested the CPUC to direct an electrical corporation serving the Los Angeles Basin to procure through a competitive solicitation a minimum of 20 MW. Resolution E-4937 approved SCE's energy storage solicitation to comply with SB 801.

How many MW of energy storage will be built in SCE?

Resolution E-4937 approved SCE's energy storage solicitation to comply with SB 801. To date the CPUC has approved procurement of more than 1,533.52 MW of new storage capacity to be built in the State. Of this total 506 MW are operational.

Where can I find information on the energy storage program & projects evaluation RFP?

CPUC staff received comments on the RFI and updated the RFP for release. More information on the energy storage program and projects evaluation RFP can be access at Cal eprocure. The energy storage program and projects evaluation Bidders' Library can be accessed here. The CPUC engaged Lumen Energy Strategy, LLC to conduct the study.

What is the AB 2514 energy storage procurement policy?

In 2013, the CPUC issued Decision (D.)13-10-040 which set an AB 2514 energy storage procurement target of 1,325 megawatts (MW) by 2020. The CPUC's energy storage procurement policy was formulated with three primary goals: Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions in support of the State's targets.