Safety Resources
Safety is fundamental and is an integral part of CESA’s Mission.
Prioritizing Energy Storage Safety
Safety first represents more than a statement. It’s foundational to CESA and our member companies. We work closely with state and local governments, firefighters, standards organizations, and battery safety experts to establish best practices and regulations that ensure the safe development and operation of energy storage systems.
Through monthly Safety Working Group meetings and annual member events, we keep our members informed with the latest insights and advancements in energy storage safety. This information exchange benefits communities across California.
Meeting California’s Growing Energy Storage Needs
State regulators estimate California will need thousands of megawatts (MW) of energy storage to prevent blackouts – and over 50,000 MW by 2045 to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets while maintaining reliable service.
CESA has compiled resources to help industry professionals and the public understand energy storage’s benefits, safety precautions and other information resources as California accelerates its clean energy transition.
- Joint CESA & American Clean Power California Battery Energy Storage Safety Recommendations
- CESA - Battery Energy Storage - Overview
- CESA - Safety is Fundamental to Battery Energy Storage Design and Operation
- CESA - Safety Standards and Regulations
- California Energy Commission (CEC) - Staff Workshop on Battery Energy Storage System Safety
- Post-Moss Landing Fact Sheet
“CESA is committed to the safe deployment of all energy storage resources in California so that people, property, and the environment are protected from harm. CESA supports the adoption of energy storage safety standards in California, consistent with industry and national standards, to prevent or mitigate hazards via proactive, collaborative stakeholder effort. CESA works to advance a culture that values safety, and CESA’s Mission Statement incorporates safety as a core value. We aim to ensure that our members are informed and have access to industry best practices for safely deploying energy storage technologies. In addition, CESA encourages its members to share transferable lessons learned for the continual improvement of energy storage safety standards.”
Seeking Additional Resources?
If you are interested in accessing other safety resources, please contact us at info@storagealliance.org.