13 energy storage associations raise concern about lack of funding for energy storage in recovery and resilience plans.
June 2021 / Policy Papers - Responses to Public Consultations
EASE Calls for Stronger Focus on Energy Storage in the Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
EASE welcomes the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to boost building renovation and emphasizes its support for the energy efficiency first principle to be applied in its measures. However, EASE believes that energy storage should have a stronger focus in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, considering energy systems integration and the widespread deployment of Smart Readiness Indicators are key to increasing energy efficiency.
Energy storage technologies can provide many benefits to building owners, tenants, and users, as well as to energy networks (electricity, heat). This can apply to both residential buildings and commercial/industrial buildings, due to the diversity and scalability of storage technologies. In addition, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive should aim to reward the benefits that energy storage brings and encourage its uptake for behind-the-meter flexibility and network flexibility (peak-shaving, congestion management). The revision should also aim to remove the barriers to energy storage, by implementing ways to reduce the upfront cost, and raising awareness and expertise for its use in buildings.
The EASE Guidelines on Safety Best Practices for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are designed to support the safe deployment of outdoor, utility-scale lithium-ion (Li-ion) BESS across Europe. These guidelines aim to assist developers, manufacturers, service providers, and all stakeholders in the value chain—including relevant authorities, first responders, and permitting bodies—in implementing safety practices that align with regulatory requirements and technical standards.
The ninth edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES) by the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) and LCP Delta, is now available, highlighting Europe's rapid expansion in energy storage capacity, which reached 89 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2024. The report also projects continued strong growth through 2030, driven by technological advancements, policy support, and other key factors.
EASE reply to ENTSO-E’s Public Consultation on the 10-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) calls for a more balanced consideration of energy storage technologies and a clearer breakdown of the economic impacts and costs of proposed scenarios.
EASE reply to the European Commission’s Public Consultation and Call for Evidence Feedback on proposal for a Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) Implementing Act aiming at further specifying non-price criteria for renewable energy auctions.
