What Utilities Need to Know About BESS | Exponent

Since 2010, utilities in the U.S. have added almost 20 GW of battery storage to the grid. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are

2025 Apr 18

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF

SUMMARY Pacific Gas and Electric''s (PG&E''s) energy storage power purchase agreements (PPAs) with mNOC, Dynegy, and Hummingbird Energy Storage, LLC, and engineering,

2026 Jan 30

Largest battery storage project wins fast-track

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, the first to be fast tracked under its Opt-In

2025 Mar 13

''World''s Largest'' Energy Storage Site Approved as

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, which the agency said is the first to be fast

2024 Sep 19

Does Energy Storage Need Approval? Navigating the Complex

Let''s cut through the noise: every grid-scale energy storage project requires formal approvals. Whether you''re deploying lithium-ion battery systems or experimental flow batteries, regulatory

2024 Dec 21

How to Navigate State and Local Permitting for

Navigating state and local permitting for battery energy storage projects is a complex but essential process. By understanding the

2025 Jun 16

Approval of New York''s Nation-Leading Six Gigawatt Energy Storage

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Public Service Commission approved a new framework for the State to achieve a nation-leading six gigawatts

2025 Jan 22

State Siting Authority of Energy Storage Facilities

Before beginning construction, any electric or gas facility, including stand-alone storage, in New York must receive a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the state''s Public

2025 Apr 06

Energy Storage: Considerations for Government

This fact sheet explores the ways that industry and government partners can collaborate to create effective rules and ordinances for siting and

2024 Dec 25

Energy Storage Construction Approval: Your 2025 Guide to

Let''s face it – getting energy storage projects approved makes solving a Rubik''s Cube blindfolded look easy. With global energy storage capacity projected to hit 680 GW by

2024 Dec 22

New York State Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook

The Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook contains information, tools, and step-by-step instructions to support local governments managing battery energy storage

2024 Jan 05

Battery Energy Storage Power Station Approval: What You Need

Ever wondered why utility companies and renewable energy nerds can''t stop buzzing about battery energy storage power station approval? Well, imagine trying to host a

2025 Sep 11

The Process | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

To get a good overview of the decision-making process, we have outlined the major parts of each process for the following kinds of projects.

2024 Feb 26

Considerations for Government Partners on Energy Storage

Collaborative eforts between industry and government partners are essential for creating efective rules and ordinances for siting and permitting battery energy storage systems as energy

2024 Sep 16

What procedures are required for energy storage approval?

Conducting a thorough environmental impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory in many cases as developers seek energy storage approval. The EIA process evaluates the

2024 Mar 09

Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting Commission

At the state level, you may need permits to build adjacent to the ocean or near a state roadway. Many projects need to be approved by the EFSB, a state board that reviews

2024 Sep 13

Approval and progress analysis of pumped storage power stations

Pumped storage power stations in Central China are typical for their large capacity, large number of approved pumped storage power stations and rapid approval. This

2025 Aug 14

Energy Storage: Considerations for Government Partners on

This fact sheet explores the ways that industry and government partners can collaborate to create effective rules and ordinances for siting and permitting battery energy storage systems as

2024 Oct 11

Permitting utility-scale battery energy storage projects: lessons

There are three distinct permitting regimes that apply in developing battery energy storage projects, depending upon the owner, developer, and location of the project.

2026 Feb 09

How to Navigate State and Local Permitting for Battery Energy Storage

Navigating state and local permitting for battery energy storage projects is a complex but essential process. By understanding the requirements and leveraging our

2024 Apr 11

Georgia Power seeks regulators'' approval for

Some of the projects submitted to the Georgia PSC include two CCs in Bowen, Ga., having a combined capacity of 1,482 MW. Plant

2024 Aug 18

PLANNING & ZONING FOR BATTERY ENERGY

The purpose of this guide is to help Michigan local government oficials and planners understand the current landscape of BESS deployment. It aims to empower them to effectively incorporate

2025 Oct 11

Entire process of developing an energy storage power station

On the one hand, the construction and development of energy storage power stations need to adhere to strict technical standards and specifications to ensure the safe and stable operation

2024 Feb 08

What procedures are required for energy storage

Conducting a thorough environmental impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory in many cases as developers seek energy storage

2025 Apr 27

Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting Commission

To build projects like solar, battery storage, substations, and transmission, you need to get a range of state, local, and sometimes federal permits. On the local level, you may

2024 Dec 07

What approvals are required for energy storage projects?

State regulations serve as a critical backbone for the approval process of energy storage projects. These regulations dictate compliance with energy policies, technical

2025 Nov 18

What approvals are required for energy storage

State regulations serve as a critical backbone for the approval process of energy storage projects. These regulations dictate compliance

2024 Apr 18

Energy storage project approval process

In June 2023, Westbridge Renewable''''s subsidiary, Sunnynook Solar Energy, obtained approval to construct the 270MW Sunnynook solar and energy storage project in

2024 Oct 06

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