In accordance with H4568 (2016), Massachusetts’s Dept. of Energy Resources has adopted a target of 200 MWh of storage by 2020. In July of 2018, Massachusetts passed 4857, raising the state goal to 1,000 MWh of energy storage by the end of 2025.
AB 2514 (2010) called on the state to establish an energy storage mandate, later approved and developed by the PUC.
Offers one of the most recent, holistic approaches in valuing the multiple services provided by energy storage technologies, at every level of grid interconnection.
To help local NY government officials understand and develop battery energy storage system permitting and inspection processes.
Directed the state’s Renewable Energy Transmission Authority to participate in regional transmission forums and grants it the power of eminent domain to acquire property of rights of way for public use if needed to regional transmission projects.
A statewide attempt to overcome problems related to transmission planning and costs, private and public land use issues, and environmental impacts.
Called for the mapping of “Wind Energy Resource Zones” where transmission lines would be subject to an expedited siting process.
Congress granted consent for three or more contiguous States to enter into an interstate compact, subject to approval by Congress, which would establish a regional transmission siting agencies.
Surveys key actions and policy mechanisms for supporting interstate coordination and cooperation to achieve transmission infrastructure, and includes model language for a state law.