Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Solar Safety
NFPA is keeping pace with the surge in energy storage and solar technology by undertaking initiatives including training, standards development, and research so that various stakeholders can safely
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Solar Safety
NFPA is keeping pace with the surge in energy storage and solar technology by undertaking initiatives including training, standards development, and research
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe
This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS installation
State Battery Storage Safety Collaborative | California Governor''s
Under General Order 167-C, the CPUC now has oversight over the maintenance and operations of battery energy storage systems and will also verify that system owners have filed emergency
Battery Energy Storage: Blueprint for Safety
The energy storage industry is committed to working with state and local officials to advance the latest safety standards and review certain energy storage facilities that predate NFPA 855 and take
CPUC Sets New Safety Standards and Enhances Oversight of
The CPUC modified General Order 167, which currently provides a method to implement and enforce maintenance and operation standards for electric generating facilities, in order to add
CPUC Adopts New Rules Governing Safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems
On March 13, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) modified General Order (GO) 167 to establish new standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage systems
Safety Best Practices for the Installation of Energy Storage
Best practices can make installation of energy storage safe. The CPUC offers links to the most relevant best practices and standards from a wide range of sources on this page.
ENERGY STORAGE & SAFETY
Safety Equipment: Energy storage facilities include equipment and systems that detect and suppress fires, vent gases, and incorporate fire-proof barriers. This safety equipment includes well-established
National Fire Protection Association BESS Fact Sheet
Renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind power are intermittent, so storage becomes a key factor in supplying reliable energy. ESS also help meet energy demands during peak times and can
California Battery Energy Storage Safety Recommendations
CESA and ACP-CA recommend that the Office of the State Fire Marshal, in coordinated with the CPUC, provide guidance to local authorities on the information included in emergency response plans to