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How will energy storage affect New York's energy grid?

In June 2024, New York’s Public Service Commission expanded the goal to 6,000 MW by 2030. Storage will increase the resilience and efficiency of New York’s grid, which will be 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Additionally, energy storage can stabilize supply during peak electric usage and help keep critical systems online during an outage.

Should energy storage be included in the electric grid?

Integrating storage in the electric grid, especially in areas with high energy demand, will allow clean energy to be available when and where it is most needed. As New York continues to invest and build a cleaner grid, energy storage will allow us to use existing resources more efficiently and phase out the dirtiest power plants.

What are the different types of energy storage policy?

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.

What is Virginia's energy storage goal?

Virginia’s target was enacted by law in 2020, which set a 3,100 MW energy storage goal by 2035. A law enacted in 2021 directed the Illinois Commerce Commission to establish storage procurement targets for all utilities serving more than 200,000 customers to achieve by 2032.

Is Doe preparing a draft energy storage SRM for public comment?

DOE is seeking comment from stakeholders to inform its draft Energy Storage SRM for public comment at a future time; notice of its availability will be provided through the Federal Register through a formal NOA. Interested stakeholders can view both the draft SRM and the official NOA.