Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for replacing or upgrading battery energy storage systems at renewable energy facilities in preparation for clean energy storage and distribution across the state.
Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, regardless of the expected storage or transmission capacity of such battery energy storage systems, and whether or not such battery energy storage systems will be co-located with renewable energy systems; requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans.
Relates to qualified energy storage systems; authorizes energy storage permitting under the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission.
Requires notice to elected officials when there is a proposed battery energy storage system in such officials district; defines what qualifies as a battery energy storage system.
Increases the statewide energy storage capacity to six gigawatts by the year 2030, twelve gigawatts of statewide energy storage capacity by 2040, and seventeen gigawatts of statewide energy storage capacity by 2050.
Increases the statewide energy storage capacity to six gigawatts by the year 2030, twelve gigawatts of statewide energy storage capacity by 2040, and seventeen gigawatts of statewide energy storage capacity by 2050.
Energy; creating the Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; energy storage resources; report; emergency operations plan; State Fire Marshall; fees; Solar Energy Development Act; statements; records; Corporation Commission; emergency.