Blog Archive - Olivia Tym

After a decade of lithium-ion procurement, the leading clean energy states are finally turning their attention to long duration energy storage.  Although it may still seem like a new idea, state-mandated procurement of energy storage has actually been going on for more than a decade. As of mid-2024, twelve U.S. states have set intentions to…

Fossil-fueled peaker power plants are expensive, polluting and inefficient. They are also disproportionately sited in low-income communities, communities of color, and areas already overburdened by pollution, creating equity, public health and environmental concerns. Now, a new report from the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) shows that battery storage can cost-effectively replace aging fossil-fueled peakers in…