Battery Storage Industry Unveils National Blueprint for Safety
“The energy storage industry is committed to a proactive and tireless approach to safety and reliability. At its core, energy storage facilities are critical infrastructure designed to
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2025 — Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in every community across the United States, informed by a new assessment of previous fire incidents at BESS facilities.
Yes. New York is home to 6,000+ battery energy storage facilities. Fires at these facilities are rare, and developers and regulators in New York have already begun taking steps to mitigate risks by implementing enhanced safety protocols and emergency response plans – and reviewing and updating existing fire codes.
New York has among the most stringent fire safety codes in relation to battery storage in the nation with updated codes adopted in 2025. After the codes were adopted, a group of former FDNY leadership released the following statement. Battery energy storage systems will improve air quality and help support the state's clean energy transition.
Battery energy storage offers a clean, reliable solution to meeting peak demand by replacing fossil fuel-emitting peaker plants. Renewable energy also benefits our water resources. Battery energy storage systems also have a small footprint and are typically developed alongside existing solar, wind, and other industrial sites.
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