STUDY OF CODES AND STANDARDS FOR USE OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACROSS SECTORS.

SEC. 40111. STUDY OF CODES AND STANDARDS FOR USE OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACROSS SECTORS. (a) In General.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of types and commercial applications of codes and standards applied to— (1) stationary energy storage systems; (2) mobile energy storage systems; and (3) energy storage systems that move between stationary and mobile applications, such as electric vehicle batteries or batteries repurposed for new applications. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of the study conducted under subsection (a) shall be— (1) to identify barriers, foster collaboration, and increase conformity across sectors relating to— (A) use of emerging energy storage technologies; and (B) use cases, such as vehicle-to-grid integration; (2) to identify all existing codes and standards that apply to energy storage systems; (3) to identify codes and standards that require revision or enhancement; (4) to enhance the safe implementation of energy storage systems; and (5) to receive formal input from stakeholders regarding— (A) existing codes and standards; and (B) new or revised codes and standards. (c) Consultation.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with all relevant standards-developing organizations and other entities with expertise regarding energy storage system safety. (d) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).