Are energy storage systems regulated in New York?

Energy storage technologies and systems are regulated at the federal, state, and local levels, and must undergo rigorous safety testing to be authorized for installation in New York. You can download NYSERDA’s New York State [PDF] and New York City [PDF] factsheets to learn more about energy storage regulations and safety in your community.

What are the benefits of energy storage?

Energy storage combined with clean energy resources can reduce the use of in-city power plants, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and improving local air quality while providing resiliency benefits. If there is a broader grid outage, storage can also provide back-up power to key services, homes and businesses.

Will New York City's largest battery storage facility replace a natural gas peaker?

New York City’s largest battery storage facility will replace a natural gas peaker plant unit retiring in 2025.

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.

Why do we need energy storage systems?

Energy storage systems make clean energy resources more dependable: they can store extra electricity produced when the wind is blowing hardest, or when the sun is brightest, and save it to be used later when the weather changes or the sun goes down.

Can a battery storage system help reduce power outages?

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