Battery Energy Storage Fire Safety Toolkit
Battery energy storage systems can serve as a clean and reliable source of backup power for homes and businesses. For utilities, batteries can be a cost-effective tool to meet peak demand and provide flexibility to the power grid.
When properly installed, battery storage has proven to be a safe technology, and it is becoming safer every year as more protective regulations and best practices are established. However, many communities have raised concerns about battery storage safety, especially regarding lithium-ion batteries, which currently dominate the battery storage technology market.
To build battery storage safety awareness and dispel common misconceptions, Clean Energy Group published a series of informational resources about lithium-ion battery storage fire safety.
Fact Sheets
Webinars
Solar+Battery Storage Fire Safety Part 1: Residential and Commercial Solar+Storage (June 2024): This webinar addressed single family and multifamily solar+storage fire safety considerations. This is an update to CEG’s 2021 webinar on solar and battery response safety for single and multifamily residential projects.
Solar+Battery Storage Fire Safety Part 2: Utility-Scale Projects and EVs (July 2025): This webinar delved into key fire safety considerations related to large-scale solar+storage installations and electric vehicles. It provided essential insights for firefighters and building personnel on how to respond effectively to battery-related incidents.
Battery Energy Storage Systems in Massachusetts: Benefits and Safety Considerations (November 2025): In this Clean Energy Group webinar tailored for Massachusetts communities, members of the Massachusetts Clean Peak Coalition walked through how large-scale battery energy storage systems can be used to replace and retire expensive and polluting fossil-fuel power plants. Panelists discussed the different types of energy storage, fire safety considerations for first responders, and other environmental implications related to battery storage.
Batteries 101, Part 3: Safety and Environmental Considerations for Battery Energy Storage in Massachusetts (July 2024): Presenters discussed fire codes, environmental considerations, and security considerations that municipalities and planners should explore when designing a battery storage project in their communities. This webinar was geared towards Massachusetts residents, but topics discussed are applicable nationally.