Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago
Year in Review: Law firm Troutman Pepper Locke on FEOC and the ‘privileged status’ of battery storage
Key Takeaway
Developers and large power consumers must understand the evolving FEOC rules and the strong policy support for battery storage, especially given the growing energy demands from data centers.
AI Summary
- •The 2025 year-in-review highlights the critical impact of Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) regulations on battery storage supply chains and project eligibility for incentives.
- •Battery storage has achieved a 'privileged status,' indicating strong policy support and favorable regulatory conditions for its deployment and integration.
- •The increasing energy demands and grid integration challenges posed by data centers are a significant trend for developers and large power consumers.
- •Developers and IPPs must navigate evolving FEOC rules to maximize IRA benefits for battery storage projects, while large loads like data centers should consider the implications of enhanced storage availability.
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