DOE Pulls Back Draft Energy Storage Roadmap for Updates
Published Date: 2/26/2025
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Summary
The Department of Energy is pulling back its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap that was open for public feedback starting December 20, 2024. This means no new rules or plans will come from that draft for now, giving everyone more time to rethink and improve energy storage ideas. If you’re involved in energy storage, stay tuned for updates and future chances to share your thoughts!
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