S8617

The State Senate passed legislation directing the State Energy Planning Board to study replacement and upgrade time frames for battery energy storage systems. Senate Print 8617, sponsored by Sen. Parker, was approved on a roll call vote of 57-0. The bill, which takes effect immediately, would require the energy board to examine the operational and economic factors affecting the lifecycle of battery storage technology. The measure faced no opposition and proceeded swiftly through the chamber without debate or amendments.