Charging facility energy storage framework procurement

What does the PU's Energy Storage Procurement Framework do?

The PU’s Energy Storage Procurement Framework provides crucial motivation to the development of both demand and supply in this marketplace. Since the time of Assembly Bill 2514 and through 2021 California built a rich ecosystem for energy storage research and development, commercialization, and project deployment.

What is California's energy storage procurement framework?

California's energy storage ecosystem, built since Assembly Bill 2514 and through 2021, includes a crucial component: the PU's Energy Storage Procurement Framework. This framework motivates the development of both demand and supply in the energy storage marketplace.

What is the CPUC Energy Storage Procurement Study?

The CPUC Energy Storage Procurement Study aims to improve data practices by addressing the lack of comprehensive and quality-controlled actual project characteristics and operational data across all resources and grid domains.

Where can I find a California energy storage procurement study?

You can find the California Public Utilities Commission Energy Storage Procurement Study at The study was prepared by Lumen Energy Strategy, LLC for the California Public Utilities Commission and was released on May 31, 2023.

What is CPUC energy storage procurement study V Ancillary services?

Ancillary services in the CPUC Energy Storage Procurement Study provide grid operational flexibility and stabilization for reliable electricity delivery. CAISO ancillary services markets include non-spinning and spinning contingency reserves, and regulation up and down.

Are high soft costs a barrier to energy storage deployment?

In 2018, the New York Public Service Commission (NY PSC) identified high soft costs as a major barrier for energy storage deployment in their state. The CPUC Energy Storage Procurement Study aims to address similar challenges in California.