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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.

Are energy storage projects eligible for a bonus credit?

Domestic Content – IRS Notice 2023-38 (May 12, 2023) An energy storage project (among others) is eligible for an “adder” bonus credit (generally an additional 10% ITC) if it satisfies US Federal Transit Administration–based “Buy America Requirements” for domestic content.

Are energy storage projects eligible for a refundable ITC?

Energy storage projects owned by taxable entities are not eligible for a refundable ITC, but instead can take advantage of the new transferability rules. The IRA added a provision to permit project owners (other than tax-exempt entities) to make an election to transfer the ITC to an unrelated third party.

Which energy storage technology qualifies for section 48E?

Any energy storage technology that qualifies under Section 48 also will qualify under Section 48E; this is a different standard than emission-based measurement for generation, which requires zero or net-negative carbon emissions.

Do energy storage projects receive additional credit?

An energy storage project (among others) located in an “energy community” receives an “adder” additional credit (generally an additional 10% ITC). The energy community guidance provides definitional rules for each of the three categories of energy communities (Brownfield Category, Coal Closure Category, and Statistical Area Category).

How many GW of battery storage will be installed in 2023?

It is expected that the US storage market will install an estimated 63 gigawatts (GW) between 2023 and 2027. As of 2023, there is approximately 8.8 GW of operational utility-scale battery storage in the United States.