In this taped webinar, an expert panel gives an overview of energy storage systems, with a focus on BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) and how counties can address their siting, permitting, and safe operation. Presenters include Aaron Berryhill, Solar Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Energy, Chris Meyer, Senior Project Developer with East Point Energy, and Anthony Natale, Director of Risk and Response with Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC.
Where to find out more about topics covered in this webinar.
- Virginia DEQ – Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule (PBR)
(https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title9/agency15/chapter100/) - NFPA 855 – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
(https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-855-standard-development/855) - Energy Storage Facility Siting Agreement – Chesterfield County Example
(https://chesterfieldcova.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1232/files/agenda/3600)
VACo Contact: Joe Lerch, AICP