The development of battery energy storage projects requires navigating a complex web of state and local permitting processes. Understanding these requirements alongside the battery energy storage system design process is essential for successful project execution.
Commercial and residential energy storage systems can offer relief to grids and provide end users with lower energy costs and backup power during outages. However, installing these on-site, behind-the-meter energy resources is hampered by a lack of uniform local permitting and approval processes.
The Energy Storage Permitting Guidebook focuses on permitting of behind-the-meter (BTM) systems that are customer-sited, meaning they are located at homes, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and other properties to provide energy on-site (and, typically, to the grid as well).
However, installing these on-site, behind-the-meter energy resources is hampered by a lack of uniform local permitting and approval processes. Goals for the guidebook include supporting recently adopted state energy codes that require both solar and battery storage for new commercial buildings.
This guidebook begins with an overview of energy storage system technology and proceeds to share guidance for residential projects. The guidebook is a living document that will be updated periodically as codes and standards change and in response to feedback from those who use it.
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