4 FAQs about Household energy storage sales implementation plan

How long has the PSC been working on an energy storage plan?

Efforts towards a finalized implementation plan have been ongoing since June 2024, when Governor Hochul first announced that the PSC had approved an Energy Storage Roadmap in furtherance of the state's goal to achieve six gigawatts (“GWs”) of energy storage by 2030.

Does the energy storage strategic plan address new policy actions?

This SRM does not address new policy actions, nor does it specify budgets and resources for future activities. This Energy Storage SRM responds to the Energy Storage Strategic Plan periodic update requirement of the Better Energy Storage Technology (BEST) section of the Energy Policy Act of 2020 (42 U.S.C. § 17232 (b) (5)).

Why are energy storage resources important?

Energy storage resources have become an increasingly important component of the energy mix as traditional fossil fuel baseload energy resources transition to renewable energy sources. Currently 23 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have 100% clean energy goals in place.

What are the requirements for a new energy storage system?

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