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03/17/2026
DEEP Launches New Procurement For Energy Storage
DEEP Seeking Input on Ways to Best Procure and Value Front-Of-The-Meter Energy Storage to Lower Cost and Increase Resiliency of Connecticut’s Electric Supply
(HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today the release of a Notice of Proceeding and Request for Written Comment for the procurement of front of the meter energy storage to lower the cost, and increase the efficiency and resiliency of, Connecticut’s electricity system. The Request for Written Comment seeks input from energy storage developers, experts, and stakeholders on the best strategies for DEEP to procure and value energy storage.
Energy storage helps lower ratepayer costs from peak demand and maximizes the value of renewable energy. Batteries and other energy storage technologies store energy when electricity is cheap and plentiful, and then release that energy when electricity is expensive and scarce. These technologies have been advancing at a rapid pace, and DEEP is excited to garner feedback on how energy storage can be best procured today.
The Request for Written Comment will inform a forthcoming request for proposals (RFP) from DEEP to procure front of the meter energy storage assets of all kinds. DEEP is seeking input about how different kinds of front of the meter energy storage systems should be valued based on project size, maturity, location, and other factors. DEEP is also seeking input on the energy product(s) that can be procured as procurement strategies that can maximize both market participation and ratepayer value. DEEP also seeks best practices from other states around key issues including siting, fire safety, and more.
“Grid scale energy storage can help support an affordable, reliable energy supply,”DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said. “DEEP appreciates the many benefits front of the meter storage can provide from both large and small systems that reduce costs at the transmission and distribution levels through system efficiency and other benefits. We are excited to get input on the best way to value different types of resources to identify affordability and resiliency opportunities for Connecticut residents and businesses.”
Written comments may be submitted to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov with “2026 Energy Storage Procurement” in the subject line no later than March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM EPT.
Notice of Proceeding: Notice of Proceeding_Energy Storage Procurement.pdf
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