North Carolina S728 mandates permits for utility-scale battery energy storage systems and requires decommissioning plans, emergency response plans.

North Carolina S728 introduces regulations for utility-scale battery energy storage systems. It requires owners to obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality before installation or operation. Owners must develop and maintain an emergency response and evacuation plan, coordinating with local emergency management officials. The bill mandates decommissioning plans for system cessation, including restoration of the property and disposal of equipment. Financial assurance must be established to cover decommissioning costs.

North Carolina S728 mandates permits for utility-scale battery energy storage systems and requires decommissioning plans, emergency response plans.

North Carolina S728 introduces regulations for utility-scale battery energy storage systems. It requires owners to obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality before installation or operation. Owners must develop and maintain an emergency response and evacuation plan, coordinating with local emergency management officials. The bill mandates decommissioning plans for system cessation, including restoration of the property and disposal of equipment. Financial assurance must be established to cover decommissioning costs.