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Power & Utilities | Energy Storage
March 31, 2025
U.S. States Strengthen Oversight of Battery Storage Facilities Amid Rapid Growth
From emergency response plans to setback requirements, states are enhancing safety measures as battery storage deployment accelerates.
As battery storage plays a growing role in grid reliability and renewable integration, state lawmakers and regulators are advancing measures to enhance safety and oversight. U.S. battery storage capacity growth could reach a new high in…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- California regulators have established new safety standards for battery energy storage facilities, increasing oversight of their operation and emergency response plans.
- New York lawmakers have proposed measures to establish task forces to review fire safety standards and develop setback requirements for commercial storage facilities based on capacity and safety concerns.
- The Texas legislature is considering a suite of bills aimed to improve the safety of battery energy storage facilities including fire safety standards and testing requirements.
