Public power utilities increasingly face a need to present the business case supporting exploring or developing an energy storage project for their communities. This guide outlines the structure for creating a comprehensive business case to present to decision makers, including utility leadership, board members, city council members, and regulators.
The guide offers sample language and charts, as well as resources to calculate costs or weigh technological considerations, for sections including:
- Problem/need
- Potential solutions
- Financials
- Risk analysis
- Project governance
- Timeline
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This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Number DE-FE0032026.