Energy storage fundamentally improves the way we generate, deliver, and consume electricity. Energy storage helps during emergencies like power outages from storms, equipment failures, accidents, or even terrorist attacks. But the game-changing nature of energy storage is its ability to balance power supply and demand instantaneously – within milliseconds – which makes power networks more resilient, efficient, and cleaner than ever before.

Energy storage has been a part of our electricity grid since the 1930s and has a safety record that is similar to, or better than, other electricity generation, distribution, or management methods. Energy storage facilities have multiple layers of protection and monitoring systems in place to help mitigate any unsafe conditions. Additionally, these facilities are secured with perimeter fencing around the entire site to prevent unauthorized access.

1. Energy storage projects produce no emissions, waste, or byproducts.

2. Grid energy storage systems do not generate electricity.

3. The siting of a typical system consists of multiple enclosures, each with multiple battery racks and electrical equipment to safely change or discharge electricity to and from the grid.

4. Systems are safe to humans, property, and the environment; operate quietly; and are easily placed in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

5. Energy storage projects may be a good use of unused industrial-zoned properties