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The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research, development, and demonstration projects for the benefit of the public in the United States and internationally. As

2025 Sep 17

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Energy Storage Permitting

Unlike more mature technologies such as solar or wind, energy storage projects (ranging from utility-scale battery installations to microgrid deployments) often encounter

2024 Feb 13

Understanding Legal Regulations for Energy Storage Facilities in

Discover essential insights into the Legal Regulations for Energy Storage Facilities under the Energy Efficiency Law, including safety standards, permitting, and compliance

2025 Jun 03

How to Navigate State and Local Permitting for

Navigate state and local permitting for BESS projects with expert insights, regulatory steps, and strategies for successful energy

2024 Aug 03

U.S. Codes and Standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems

It emphasizes the key technical frameworks that shape project design, permitting, and operation, including safety, construction, and electrical requirements, while helping stakeholders navigate

2026 Jan 13

How do new environmental permitting regulations affect the

New environmental permitting regulations are poised to significantly impact the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) by introducing new compliance

2025 Apr 05

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Advanced Clean Energy

vative Energy Loan Guarantee Program, authorized by the EPAct. The primary goal of the Renewable and Efficient Energy Projects program is to finance projects and facilities in the

2025 Jun 12

FEBRUARY 2023 States Energy Storage Policy

ishing decarbonization goals and programs. It also summarizes findings from a 2022 survey of energy storage developers, and it provides a "deeper dive" into key state energy storage policy

2025 May 23

How to Navigate State and Local Permitting for Battery Energy Storage

Navigate state and local permitting for BESS projects with expert insights, regulatory steps, and strategies for successful energy storage development.

2025 Aug 11

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe

This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS

2024 Jun 23

New Regulations for Battery Energy Storage Solutions

This change could mean that operators will be required to obtain environmental permits for BESS sites, ensuring these installations meet certain environmental management

2026 Jan 15

View/Download Environmental management requirements for energy storage projects [PDF]

PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.