202541 new energy storage regulations

What is the energy storage plan?

This Plan is submitted pursuant to the Storage Order and describes initiatives that will leverage market acceleration incentive funds to valuably and cost-effectively achieve approximately two-thirds of the State’s goal of 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025.

Where can I find the energy storage incentive levels?

The current incentive levels will be available on the NYSERDA Energy Storage Program website. All projects will reserve and lock in their incentive rate at the time a completed application is submitted and approved by NYSERDA. Projects up to 20 MW will have 18 months to achieve commercial operation upon receiving the incentive award.

What's new in energy storage safety?

Since the publication of the first Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan in 2014, there have been introductions of new technologies, new use cases, and new codes, standards, regulations, and testing methods. Additionally, failures in deployed energy storage systems (ESS) have led to new emergency response best practices.

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.

How much does the retail energy storage incentive program cost?

Retail Energy Storage Incentive Program $350M for IOU service territories. Initial allocations follow: Based on usable installed storage capacity in kWh measured in AC power upon entering Commercial Operation. Capped at 15 MWh.

Can energy storage be used in New applications?

Risks of energy storage in new applications: Codes, standards, and testing protocols for energy storage systems tend to focus on grid-scale deployments. However, energy storage is increasingly being used in new applications such as support for EV charging stations and home back-up systems.