Scalable Government Procurement of Energy Storage Containers for Tunnels

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4 FAQs about Scalable Government Procurement of Energy Storage Containers for Tunnels

What is California's energy storage procurement framework?

California's energy storage ecosystem, built since Assembly Bill 2514 and through 2021, includes a crucial component: the PU's Energy Storage Procurement Framework. This framework motivates the development of both demand and supply in the energy storage marketplace.

What does the PU's Energy Storage Procurement Framework do?

The PU’s Energy Storage Procurement Framework provides crucial motivation to the development of both demand and supply in this marketplace. Since the time of Assembly Bill 2514 and through 2021 California built a rich ecosystem for energy storage research and development, commercialization, and project deployment.

Should ISC agreement structure be adopted for initial procurement of utility-scale energy storage resources?

e ISC agreement structure be adopted for the initial procurement of utility-scale energy storage resources. Given the successful implementation of CfD in Illinois RPS and their ability to provide a balanced approach to risk allocation, as well as the condensed timeline to conclude the initial procuremen

Are high soft costs a barrier to energy storage deployment?

In 2018, the New York Public Service Commission (NY PSC) identified high soft costs as a major barrier for energy storage deployment in their state. The CPUC Energy Storage Procurement Study aims to address similar challenges in California.