SCH Number 2020080149

Project Info

Title

Demonstrating Code-compliant Energy Storage Systems and Their Capabilities for Grid Harmonization

Description

The purpose of this project is to install and evaluate the performance of commercially available energy storage in new construction single-family homes and multifamily affordable housing complexes, assess the values of energy storage for the customer, and determine whether any future changes would be required to Title 24 building code. Title 24 recently requires solar on all new construction. It is anticipated that developers will be offering energy storage to customers and customers may be asking for energy storage to enable them to reduce electricity costs and provide backup power during a grid outage. This project will install and connect energy storage units to solar panels being installed by developers at approximately 15 new single-family homes and two multifamily affordable housing complexes which are either currently being built or in the planning stage and evaluate the performance of the energy storage for at least one year. This project will provide benefits for the homeowners, multifamily affordable housing owners and tenants, the utility grid, and IOU ratepayers.

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