Stop, Drop, and Rolling out Codes and Standards to Mitigate Fire Hazards for BESS

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM CST

Location: Room 320, Level 3

Fire hazards can be mitigated through the responsible development and adoption of the most up-to-date codes and standards. Join this session to learn more about storage and fire codes and their application to clean energy projects, specifically related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). What codes are presently in effect and what are we working on that will have an impact for years to come? Experts will explain the current state of storage and fire codes in Texas, how well-thought-out codes can increase site safety and minimize project risk, and how industry participants can become more involved in the code development process.

Moderator(s)

Daisy Chung (she/her/hers)

Senior Manager, Technical Program
Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Panelist(s)

Abid Anwar (he/him/his)

Sr. Regulatory Engineer
Tesla
Sacramento, California, United States
Joshua Berkow (he/him/his)

Director
BQ Energy/CleanCapital
Wappingers Falls, New York, United States
Joe Cain

Senior Director of Codes and Standards
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sean White

Professor & IREC Certified Master Trainer
White House Energy Inc
Orinda, California, United States