Energy Storage Systems

Energy storage systems (ESS) are key for facilitating renewable energy, improving grid reliability, cutting emissions, and aiding electrification toward achieving net zero objectives. View our free, expert-vetted resources on ESS below.

Downloadable Resources

• Energy Storage Systems: Based on the IBC, IFC, IRC, and NEC (Downloadable Report)
• Distributed Energy Resource Codes and Standards (Downloadable Fact Sheets)
• Solar-Plus-Storage Permitting and Inspection Guidelines (Downloadable Resource)
  • Watch an on-demand recording of how to use the above guidelines here
• UL 9540A Fire Test Standard for Battery Energy Storage Systems (Downloadable Resource)

Short Courses

• Energy Storage Systems and Generators: Some Critical Distinctions (Short Course)
• Recap: The Basics of Energy Storage and Beyond (Online Course)

Webinar Recordings

• Energy Storage Basics for AHJs and Beyond Webinar (Webinar Recording)
• What Impacts the Safe Installation of Energy Storage Systems (Webinar Recording)

Articles

• New Residential Energy Storage Code Requirements (Article)

Partners

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) in partnership with the International Code Council, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, National Association of State Fire Marshals, Slipstream, FSEC Energy Research Center, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory assembled these resources to provide you with up to date, reliable, vetted information and training related to existing and emerging technologies.

This material was developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). It is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Award Number DE-EE0009455 (“EMPOWERED”). The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.