California SB1295 mandates electrical corporations to evaluate distributed energy storage systems as alternatives to infrastructure investments.

California SB1295 requires electrical corporations to assess distributed energy storage systems as alternatives to infrastructure investments. The bill mandates that corporations evaluate whether these systems or other nonwire alternatives can meet reliability or capacity needs. The Public Utilities Commission can authorize corporations to recover costs and earn returns on these systems if deemed cost-effective. The bill emphasizes the benefits of energy storage, including grid capacity, grid services, and reduced energy costs.

California SB1295 mandates electrical corporations to evaluate distributed energy storage systems as alternatives to infrastructure investments.

California SB1295 requires electrical corporations to assess distributed energy storage systems as alternatives to infrastructure investments. The bill mandates that corporations evaluate whether these systems or other nonwire alternatives can meet reliability or capacity needs. The Public Utilities Commission can authorize corporations to recover costs and earn returns on these systems if deemed cost-effective. The bill emphasizes the benefits of energy storage, including grid capacity, grid services, and reduced energy costs.