New York incorporates lithium-ion battery safety into draft fire
New York has issued draft language updating and expanding its fire code to include lithium-ion battery energy storage system safety recommendations issued in February by a
Energy Storage System
A stationary energy storage system is typically used to provide electrical power and includes associated fire protection, explosion mitigation, ventilation and/or exhaust systems.
North American Clean Energy
Sungrow, a global leader in clean energy technology, announced that its next-generation liquid-cooled battery energy storage system, PowerTitan 2.0, has received both TM
Energy Storage System Approval Process
All energy storage systems for stationary installations and mobile systems require a product-specific approval called a Certificate of Approval (COA) from the New York City Fire
As least 15 new battery energy storage systems slated for
As least 15 new battery energy storage systems slated for Staten Island, data shows Published: Jan. 05, 2026, 5:50 a.m.
Battery Storage Fire in Warwick, NY: A Repeat Incident
Warwick, New York has now experienced two battery energy storage system fires in just over two years — one in 2023, and another on December 19, 2025, just days before
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.
New York Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook for
The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory and show that a fire involving one energy storage system will not propagate to an adjacent energy
Energy Storage System (ESS) Equipment Approval and
Fire alarm systems that serve ESS shall be provided with descriptive contact I.D. that identifies the coverage to be for an “Energy Storage System” to the central monitoring
New York State Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook
The Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook contains information, tools, and step-by-step instructions to support local governments managing battery energy storage