Are you looking for accurate information you can provide to your town board members? Are preparing to make a public comment at a town hall meeting? Are you thinking about writing an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor? The one-page guides below can help you be ready to respond to specific questions and direct people you know to the right resources.
Basics
Battery Energy Storage Systems: What New Yorkers Should Know – NYSERDA
Battery Energy Storage Systems Fact Sheet – NYSERDA
Common Questions
New York’s Stronger Safety Codes for Battery Storage – NYSERDA
Claims vs Facts: Energy Storage Safety – American Clean Power
What Energy Storage Brings to Communities – SEIA
For Municipal Leaders
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Information For Elected Officials / Local Governments – NYSERDA
First Responders Guide to Battery Storage Safety VIDEO – American Clean Power
BESS Toolkit: A Guide for Local Leaders – Renewable Northwest
Guidebooks and Primary Sources
Battery Energy Storage Systems FAQ – NYSERDA
New York State Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook–NYSERDA