Anatomy of a Energy Storage Project and a PURPA Contract.

The state: Idaho

The energy company: Franklin Energy

What did Frankin Energy want from Idaho’s Utility Regulator? 20 year contracts for 4 energy storage facilities charged by solar power with the capacity of 2.5 MW.

What did Idaho’s energy regulator decide? Contracts, yes, but only for 2 year terms.

Utility Dive | Idaho PUC says storage projects only eligible for 2-year PURPA contract