Consolidated Edison

Big batteries meant to stabilize the grid are stuck in limbo

Demand for battery storage has surged due to increasing electricity use, particularly from data centers, but grid upgrades needed to connect these batteries are severely delayed nationwide. Utilities like Consolidated Edison, PG&E, and Southern California Edison are experiencing significant backlogs and implementing new policies, leading to project cancellations and rising costs. This situation strains the power grid and hinders the clean energy transition.