The latest policy on new energy storage grid connection

Is grid interconnection still a bottleneck?

“It is promising to see the unprecedented interest and investment in new energy and storage development across the U.S., but the latest queue data also affirm that grid interconnection remains a persistent bottleneck,” said Joseph Rand, an Energy Policy Researcher at Berkeley Lab, and lead author of the study.

Is grid interconnection causing project delays & cancellations?

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adopted major interconnection reforms in 2023 that have not yet taken effect in most regions; project developers continue to cite grid interconnection as a leading cause of project delays and cancellations.

Why do we need a secure grid connection?

Josh Buckland, EDF’s strategy and policy director, said: "Access to a timely and secure grid connection is vital to accelerating the deployment of clean power right across the country and giving households and businesses access to homegrown power.

Why is new electric generation and storage important?

U.S. electric demand is projected to increase considerably in coming years, with a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing alongside demand from new data centers, electric vehicles, and building electrification. Connecting new electric generation and storage is urgently needed to meet this growing demand.

What are the proposed energy reforms?

These proposed reforms are the result of over two years of activity across the energy industry covering consultations, code modification working groups and wider engagement to create these proposals submitted to Ofgem by the National Energy System Operator (NESO).

When will Ofgem's new infrastructure system start?

This new system, which prioritises projects that are “ready” and “needed” would see accelerated new offers made by the end of the year, with the first connected and operational from 2026. Akshay Kaul, Ofgem’s Director General for Infrastructure, said: