Battery Storage Industry Unveils National Blueprint for Safety
To that end, the energy storage industry has developed a three-part strategy that includes policy recommendations and safety requirements aimed at holistically addressing
EPA issues battery storage safety guidelines
EPA has issued what it called the first comprehensive federal safety guidance for battery energy storage systems (BESS), outlining best practices for siting, installation,
Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan
The Department of Energy Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Energy Storage Program would like to acknowledge the external advisory board that contributed to the topic
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
Initial Recommendations Released from Inter-Agency Fire Safety
Governor Kathy Hochul today released initial recommendations from the Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, outlining enhanced safety standards for battery energy
Safer Batteries, Reliable Power: Guiding Research for Next
These techniques uncover new insights into the safety of emerging battery designs, predicting how they will behave in different applications, such as grid-scale storage.
EPA releases new BESS Battery Storage Safety Guidelines amid
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, stabilizing power grids and storing electricity from renewable sources. But as
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main
This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy
NFPA 855 (2026 Edition) — What''s New for Battery Energy Storage
The 2026 edition of NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems has now been released, continuing the rapid evolution of safety
Safety Risks and Risk Mitigation
Apart from Li-ion battery chemistry, there are several potential chemistries that can be used for stationary grid energy storage applications. A discussion on the chemistry and potential risks
New TWW Report Highlights Dramatic Safety Improvements in
The safety profile of battery energy storage systems (BESS), which are used to keep the U.S. power grid stable and prevent costly spikes in real-time electricity prices, has