4 FAQs about Georgia Industrial and Commercial Energy Storage System Requirements

What are the requirements for a battery energy storage system?

The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to all battery energy storage systems with a rated nameplate capacity of equal to or greater than 1,000 kilowatts (1 megawatt).

What are the NFPA requirements for energy storage systems?

5 NFPA 855 and NFPA 70 includes requirements for security and barriers to enhance the safety and protecon of energy storage systems. These requirements are aimed at prevenng unauthorized access, as well as containing and securing the site. Security barriers may involve measures such as fencing, gates, locks, access controls, and

How does Georgia power resiliency work?

Georgia Power's initial approach to resiliency is to provide customers with dispatchable backup resources such as traditional reciprocating internal combustion engines that utilize diesel or natural gas fuel as well as battery energy storage systems. Who owns, operates, & maintains the resource (s)?

Does Georgia Power offer resiliency services during power outages?

Participating customers will receive enhanced resiliency service during power outages by having a back-up generator or other back-up type resource (s) on their premises and also have the option to receive a credit by allowing Georgia Power to access the resource in times of system reliability events.

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