This Draft Emergency Response Plan for energy storage facilities, presented by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), is the result of a collaborative member effort initially undertaken by the Energy Storage Association (ESA) in 2019 and continued following ESA’s merger with ACP at the beginning of 2022.
A well-made battery energy storage emergency response plan is essential for the resilience, safety, and reliability of systems during critical situations.
While a well-documented response plan should be developed for every battery storage site, emergency response will vary over the duration of the incident based on the severity. This underscores the importance of proper first responder training and preparedness, which brings us to our next critical element. 4.
Site-specific Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) have become the standard for documenting the potential hazards and response protocols for such incidents. A long-standing best practice for many in the industry, these ERPs are becoming mandatory in many jurisdictions.
For example, California Senate Bill 38, signed into law in October 2023, now requires battery storage facility owners in the state to develop an ERP in coordination with local agencies, and submit those plans to the county and city where the facility is located.
Battery storage systems require well-defined emergency response protocols to ensure safety during critical events.
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