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August 12, 2020

APS says runaway thermal event caused 2019 battery explosion, outlines 4 steps to avoid a repeat

The U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA) has created an emergency response plan template and operational safety guidelines for energy storage installations, Kelly Speakes-Backman, CEO of ESA, told Utility Dive by email. ESA also launched a Corporate Responsibility Initiative (CRI) and pledge signed by more than 50 companies.

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