Energy storage field policy observation record

How effective is energy storage policymaking?

Yet the most effective approaches to energy storage policymaking are far from clear. This report, published jointly by Sandia National Laboratories and the Clean Energy States Alliance, summarizes findings from a 2022 survey of states leading in decarbonization goals and programs.

Does state energy storage policy support decarbonization?

The report highlights best practices, identifies barriers, and underscores the urgent need to expand state energy storage policymaking to support decarbonization in the US. This report and webinar were developed on behalf of the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership (ESTAP).

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.

Is Doe addressing the energy storage industry's challenges?

EAC conducted a months-long review of obstacles and challenges facing the energy storage industry to determine areas of pressure and pain, and to assess whether DOE was addressing these obstacles and challenges in its funding, policy, initiatives, and other efforts.

Should Doe conduct a macro-energy storage analysis?

DOE should conduct a macro-energy storage analysis to determine the power and duration of energy storage needed and where it is needed. This should be compared with the projected availability to assess whether it satisfies the needs and evaluates the cost associated with the needs.

How can Doe help in accelerating energy storage deployment?

DOE can assist in accelerating the deployment of storage assets by promoting a two-pronged approach of showcasing successful use cases and best practices, and by assisting state and federal regulators, end users, and industry in recognizing and confronting the barriers to energy storage integration.