The proposed reforms would boost energy storage value, market efficiency and system reliability as intermittent renewables penetration increases and fossil plants retire, the groups said Tuesday.

These projects are a cost-effective way to leverage existing energy resources, and they support efforts to increase U.S. energy production and enhance our energy independence.

While U.S. coal generation has been falling, natural gas surged to set new consumption records, according to climate think tank Ember.

However, independent power producers, former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission members and others said it favors incumbent utilities and should be rejected.

AIP will invest half a billion dollars in Silicon Ranch, a full-service solar company and one of the largest U.S. independent power producers.

Transource Energy, Dominion Energy and FirstEnergy contend the incentives are needed to reduce the project’s risks.

Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S. electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century, according to a new analysis completed for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

The plan raises reliability and cost allocation issues, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday.

The energy efficiency of AI models has increased by 40% each year, according to a report from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI.

By prioritizing safety, fostering transparency, and embracing continuous improvement, the energy storage industry is not just powering our homes and businesses—it’s building a foundation for a sustainable and secure tomorrow.