Electricity

Energy Storage Targets

Energy storage systems are an increasingly important component of the U.S. power system. As the grid transitions away from traditional fossil fuels towards intermittent renewable resources, energy storage becomes an important asset for energy management, in order to maintain grid reliability and price certainty, and to ensure continued supplies of power through peak demand periods.

States can establish energy storage procurement targets to jump-start the development of energy storage systems. These targets set a required amount of energy storage, typically expressed in megawatts (MW), that must be developed or procured by a certain date. States often set interim targets to gradually build out their energy storage systems over time, including periodic reviews of progress.

State-determined energy storage targets are beneficial in that they provide supportive signals for investors and reduce regulatory uncertainty. Procurement targets can also vary from broad megawatt requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Procurement targets can be established by the legislature or public utility commissions.

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SPOT for Clean Energy Policy Profile: Energy Storage Standard

An interactive page on the State Policy Opportunity Tracker (SPOT) that explains energy storage standards and tracks its progress by state in the form of components.

2024

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CNEE

Policy Explainer: How Energy Storage Policies can Allow Grids to Run on Renewables

A policy explainer that explores how energy storage policies play a pivotal role in facilitating the transition to clean energy, with insights into effective policy frameworks for maximizing the integration of renewable resources into grid operations.

2022

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Climate XChange

BATRIES Toolkit and Guidance for the Interconnection of Energy Storage and Solar-Plus-Storage

A toolkit that offers comprehensive solutions to eight key barriers hindering the integration of energy storage systems into the grid, and provides essential resources and guidance for policymakers and industry experts to ensure safer, more cost-effective, and efficient grid integration of storage technologies.

2022

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Building a Technically Reliable Interconnection Evolution for Storage (BATRIES)

Energy Storage for a Modern Electric Grid: Technology Trends and State Policy Options

A policy primer exploring how energy storage technologies work, the benefits that storage can deliver to the electric grid, the current legal and regulatory barriers to adoption, and policy options for addressing those obstacles.

2021

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National Conference of State Legislatures

Model States

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California

1,385 megawatts (MW) of storage by 2020, of which 500 MW must be distributed storage, and 15 gigawatts (GW) of storage and demand response by 2032

2021

Establishing Policies

Maryland

750 megawatts (MW) of storage capacity by 2027, 1,500 MW by 2030, and 3,000 MW by 2033

2023

Establishing Policies

HB 910 (2023)

Michigan

2,500 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity by 2030

2023

Establishing Policies

SB 271 (2023)

New York

1,500 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2025 and 6,000 MW by 2030

2024

Establishing Policies

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Status	State Sort descending	Region	YR Enacted
Not Enacted	Alabama Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Alaska Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Arizona Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Arkansas Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	California Empty column 1,385 megawatts (MW) of storage by 2020, of which 500 MW must be distributed storage, and 15 gigawatts (GW) of storage and demand response by 2032 Establishing Policies AB 2514 (2010) AB 2868 (2016) R.20-05-003 (2021) Empty column	West	2021
Not Enacted	Colorado Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Enacted	Connecticut Empty column 300 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2024, 650 MW by 2027, and 1,000 MW by December 31, 2030 Establishing Policies SB 952 (2021) Empty column	Northeast	2021
Not Enacted	Delaware Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Florida Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Georgia Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Hawai‘i Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Idaho Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Enacted	Illinois Empty column The Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act directed the Illinois Commerce Commision (ICC) to establish storage procurement targets for all utilities serving >200,000 customers by 2022. However, the ICC decided not to establish any procurement targets, stating "establishing targets does not appear to be a reasonable policy to pursue at this state in the process" in its 2022 report to the Governor and General Assembly. Establishing Policies SB 2408 (2021) Empty column	Midwest	2021
Not Enacted	Indiana Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Iowa Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kansas Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kentucky Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Louisiana Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Maine Empty column 300 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2025 and 400 MW by December 31, 2030 Establishing Policies LD 528 (2021) Empty column	Northeast	2021
Enacted	Maryland Empty column 750 megawatts (MW) of storage capacity by 2027, 1,500 MW by 2030, and 3,000 MW by 2033 Establishing Policies HB 910 (2023) Empty column	Southeast	2023
Enacted	Massachusetts Empty column 200 megawatts (MW) of storage capacity by 2020 and 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) by 2025 Establishing Policies H.4857 (2018) Empty column	Northeast	2018
Enacted	Michigan Empty column 2,500 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity by 2030 Establishing Policies SB 271 (2023) Empty column	Midwest	2023
Not Enacted	Minnesota Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Mississippi Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Missouri Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Montana Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Nebraska Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Enacted	Nevada Empty column 100 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2021 and 1,000 MW by 2030 Establishing Policies Docket No. 17-07014 (2020) Empty column	West	2020
Not Enacted	New Hampshire Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	New Jersey Empty column 600 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2021 and 2,000 MW by 2030 Establishing Policies A3723 (2018) Empty column	Northeast	2018
Not Enacted	New Mexico Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southwest
Enacted	New York Empty column 1,500 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2025 and 6,000 MW by 2030 Establishing Policies S6599 - Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (2019) CASE 18-E-0130 (2024) Empty column	Northeast	2024
Not Enacted	North Carolina Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	North Dakota Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Ohio Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Oklahoma Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southwest
Enacted	Oregon Empty column At least 5 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity from energy storage annually by 2020 from the state's two largest investor-owned utilities, up to 1% of 2014 peak load maximum Establishing Policies HB 2193 (2015) Empty column	West	2015
Not Enacted	Pennsylvania Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	Rhode Island Empty column 90 megawatts (MW) of energy storage by 2026, 195 MW by 2028 and 600 MW by 2033 Establishing Policies S 2499 A (2024) Empty column	Northeast	2024
Not Enacted	South Carolina Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	South Dakota Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Tennessee Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Texas Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Utah Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Vermont Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	Virginia Empty column 3,100 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity by 2035 from the state's two investor-owned utilities (2,700 MW for Dominion and 400 MW for Appalachian Power Company). 10% of projects must be deployed behind the meter, and 35% of capacity must be owned by non-utility entities. Establishing Policies HB 1526 (2020) Empty column	Southeast	2020
Not Enacted	Washington Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	West Virginia Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Wisconsin Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Wyoming Empty column Energy storage targets establish procurement targets for energy storage systems by a certain date, often with interim targets. Targets can vary from broad megawatt (MW) requirements to more specific mandates that focus on the adoption of certain storage technologies. Empty column	West

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