Local new energy should be stored

By storing excess energy during demand lulls and discharging it as electricity during demand peaks, energy storage may cost-effectively lower consumers’ utility bills, relieve stress on the grid, lower carbon emissions, and provide resilient power. In 2019, New York passed the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), which codified aggressive climate and energy goals, including the deployment of 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025, and 3,000 MW by 2030. Local Law 181 of 2019 (LL181) requires the City of New York to conduct a feasibility study on the applicability of different types of utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS) on City buildings and to install such systems on those buildings where cost effective. Energy stor-age can also address community resiliency needs by helping prevent prolonged outages during extreme heat orold events or natural disasters. Ever wondered how your local solar farm keeps the lights on when the sun clocks out? a chef prepares a feast but can’t serve it all at once.