American electric energy storage association

What is the Energy Storage Association?

members and educate all stakeholders. The Energy Storage Association is the leading national voice that advocates and advances the energy storage industry to realize this goal—resulting in a better world through a more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and affordable electricity grid. Read more

How can advanced energy storage systems be safe?

The safe operation of advanced energy storage systems requires the coordinated efforts of all those involved in the lifecycle of a system, from equipment designers, to OEM manufacturers, to system designers, installers, operators, maintenance crews, and finally those decommissioning systems, and, first responders.

What are energy storage technologies?

Energy storage technologies have the unique capabilities to keep the lights on when the power grid is under stress. In both Texas and California, energy storage technologies have prevented black outs during significant heatwaves—keeping people safe, power affordable, and the power on for businesses.

What is battery energy storage?

Energy storage is truly unique in its ability to add flexibility and efficiency to our nation's power grid. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are great neighbors. Storage's unique capabilities serve communities in safe, clean, efficient, and affordable ways.

How many members does ESA have?

ESA currently has 200 members from companies that include i ndependent power producers, electric utilities, energy service companies, financiers, insurers, law firms, installers, manufacturers, component suppliers, and integrators. The ACP says it has 1,000 member companies and 120,000 members.

Who contributed to the energy storage guide?

ESA would like to thank the numerous participants from dozens of signatory companies who contributed to the crafting of this guide including: NEC Energy Solutions, Inc., Energy Storage Response Group, CSA Group, Underwriter’s Laboratory LLC (UL), IHI Energy Storage, Clearway Energy Group LLC, and Consumers Energy.