Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plant Bills to Watch
Several state lawmakers are considering energy storage related bills that among other things would require the regulators and electric utilities to develop virtual power…
News Stories: Energy Storage
March 27, 2026
March 25, 2026
Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation to Accelerate Clean Energy Progress and Expand Energy Storage
A4529/S3819 modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) incentive program. The…
March 18, 2026
Virginia Bills to Watch
HB628 – Renewable energy portfolio standard program; requirements, power purchase agreements. Amends certain renewable energy portfolio standard program…
March 17, 2026
Notice Of Rulemaking and Proposed Energy Storage Interconnection Rule
On March 17th the Maryland PSC Staff Phase VI Interconnection Workgroup filed slide deck to be used at next workgroup meeting. See:…
March 16, 2026
PSC Issues a Notice Convening a Public Conference for Transmission-Connected Energy Storage
On March 15, 2026 the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issues a notice announcing that it is initiating a proceeding, establishing workgroup, and extending…
March 5, 2026
NJBPU Takes Major Action to Advance Governor Sherrill’s Goals for Affordable, Clean Energy
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday approved three major initiatives to expand in-state, clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and…
March 4, 2026
MD PSC Receives 5 Transmission-Connected Energy Storage Applications Under the Next Generation Energy Act
In a press release on March 3, 2026 the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) announce that “the PSC has received five applications seeking the award of energy…
February 26, 2026
IPA Publishes Energy Storage Procurement Schedule
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) published a schedule for its upcoming Energy Storage procurement, which includes dates for upcoming stakeholder engagement opportunities…
February 2, 2026
Staff & RESA Weigh in on Next Generation Energy Act Transmission-Connected Energy Storage Including Merits of Non-bypassable Distribution Charge
Below are excerpts from additional comments filed by Maryland Commission’s Staff and RESA in the Commission’s inquiry into the Next Generation Energy Act Requirements…
January 30, 2026
Comments Filed on Transmission-Connected Energy Storage Obligations
As reported recently, on January 9, 2026 the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a notice of request for comments next generation energy act requirements for…
