Partners

BATRIES is led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), in collaboration with a team of partners—collectively, the Storage Interconnection Committee (STORIC), which includes:

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council builds the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency to benefit people, the economy and our planet. IREC develops and advances the regulatory reforms, technical standards, and workforce solutions needed to enable the streamlined integration of clean, distributed energy resources. Learn more at www.irecusa.org.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

Founded in 1972, EPRI is the world’s preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, with offices around the world. EPRI’s trusted experts collaborate with more than 450 companies in 45 countries, driving innovation to ensure the public has clean, safe, reliable, affordable, and equitable access to electricity across the globe. Together, we are shaping the future of energy. Learn more at www.epri.com.

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

The Solar Energy Industries Association® is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy, creating the framework for solar to achieve 20% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is a national trade association building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org.

California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA)

The California Solar & Storage Association has advanced the common interest of the solar and storage industry for over 40 years, making California the most robust market in the U.S. The association is the state’s largest clean energy business group with over 720 member companies representing an array of businesses that manufacture, design, install, finance and provide other resources to the growing local solar and storage market in California. Learn more at www.calssa.org.

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NHEC)

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving 85,000 homes and businesses in 118 New Hampshire communities. For more information, visit www.nhec.com.

PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, serving 1.9 million customers in the West. PacifiCorp operates as Pacific Power in Oregon, Washington and California, and as Rocky Mountain Power in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. The company works to meet growing energy demand while protecting and enhancing the environment. For more information, visit www.pacificorp.com.

Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP

Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP (SMW) is a law firm specializing in renewable energy, government, land use, and environmental law. The firm has extensive experience with interconnection policy and energy storage issues and serves as IREC’s legal counsel in regulatory proceedings across the United States. Known for its commitment to promoting environmental and community values, SMW is at the forefront of clean energy issues facing the United States today. Learn more at www.smwlaw.com.

Note: The Energy Storage Association (ESA) was a partner on the BATRIES project through December 2021, before merging with the American Clean Power Association (ACP) in January 2022. ACP is not a BATRIES partner.