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.
