Energy storage social security

Is energy storage a key component of Energy Equity?

Conclusion and policy implications Energy equity is a critical component in resilient, secure, and stable social, economic, and political systems. Long ignored, the U.S. federal government and many states are adopting legislation and policy measures to advance energy equity. Energy storage is a key component in many of these measures.

Does long-duration energy storage affect energy equity policy?

Long-duration energy storage (LDES; i.e., ES greater than the current approximate limits of 4–6 h, and extending to seasonal storage) is a critical component for supporting 100-percent clean energy or 100-percent renewables goals. Thus, LDES policy can have a direct impact on energy equity policy, and vice versa.

How does the energy sector affect underserved communities?

Underserved communities are disproportionately impacted by acute pollutants from operation of the energy sector compared to other communities. For instance, people of color are 1.5 times more likely to live in areas with poor air quality compared to white citizens ( American Lung Association, 2021).

How can es technologies and policies help achieve energy equity?

ES technologies and policies can be a critical tool for achieving energy equity – since BTM applications can provide reliability and resilience for households and businesses, and front of the meter (FTM) applications can reduce ratepayer costs for new generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.