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Today, ACP published a model ordinance framework providing comprehensive guidance for state and local governments on siting and permitting rules related to developing and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems. This framework builds upon ACP’s support for the adoption of the latest safety standards, and incorporates requirements and guidance established by the National Fire Protection Association safety standard for energy storage, NFPA 855. “The energy storage industry has consistently been on the forefront of promoting and demonstrating excellence in safety and reliability,” said Frank Macchiarola, Chief Policy Officer of ACP. “These efforts build upon that work and represent the most expansive and meaningful efforts to date in promoting the adoption of the latest national safety standards, as well as the development of rigorous and reasonable rules for the development and operation of battery energy storage resources. These resources ensure communities can responsibly facilitate the deployment of energy storage and benefit from the technology’s unique ability to boost grid reliability and lower energy costs.”  Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eZTHJ-q4 Model Ordinance: https://lnkd.in/ex8P9e3b

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