An act relating to establishing energy storage goals

This bill establishes specific statewide targets for energy storage capacity: 200 megawatts (MW) by 2030, 450 MW by 2035, and 800 MW by 2040. It requires the Vermont Department of Public Service to track progress toward these goals in the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan. The policy directly affects energy providers and infrastructure developers who must contribute to meeting these storage capacity milestones. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, creating a measurable framework for expanding grid-scale battery storage.