Solar Builder Magazine
California Approves Major Overhaul of Battery Storage O&M Standards
May 28, 2025
For the first time, battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be comprehensively regulated in the State of California. On March 13, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved Resolution ESRB-13 (Resolution), which establishes comprehensive maintenance, operation, and incident reporting standards for energy storage systems — commonly referred to as BESS in California. This represents a significant regulatory shift, as the CPUC expands General Order (GO) 167 to include energy storage facilities for the first time.
This article originally appeared in Solar Builder Magazine.
Contacts
Related Blogs
Capabilities
Suggested News & Insights
California’s Textile EPR Law: Key 2026 Milestones and Upcoming Producer DeadlinesMarch 17, 2026Sidley Secures Early Termination of Corporate Probation in Clean Air Act Matter for Leading Aftermarket Automotive CompanyMarch 16, 2026Sidley Represents Siris in Its Agreement to Acquire a Majority Stake in TAKKIONMarch 10, 2026Parent Company Liability Under the Clean Air Act: Federal District Court Applies Bestfoods and Imposes $100 Million Penalty and $20 Million in MitigationMarch 6, 2026A New Global Milestone for Autonomous Vehicles: What the UN Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems Means for Autonomy in the U.S. and Around the WorldMarch 4, 2026U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licenses First-of-its-Kind Fuel Fabrication FacilityMarch 3, 2026
- Stay Up To DateSubscribe to Sidley Publications
- Follow Sidley on Social MediaSocial Media Directory