Energy Storage Systems Quiz

What is the primary purpose of energy storage systems in New York?

• To increase the cost of electricity

• To create a cleaner, more efficient, and resilient electric grid

• To reduce the use of renewable energy

• To increase the dependency on fossil fuels

Which type of battery is most commonly used in energy storage systems today?

• Nickel-cadmium batteries

• Lead-acid batteries

• Lithium-ion batteries

• Alkaline batteries

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of energy storage systems?

• Providing back-up energy for homes and businesses

• Increasing the cost of electricity for consumers

• Enabling the transition to a fully decarbonized electric system

• Delivering economic and environmental benefits

How do energy storage systems help in the transition to renewable energy?

• By storing energy when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels

• By reducing the efficiency of the electric grid

• By increasing pollution levels

What is one of the benefits of residential energy storage systems?

• Reducing utility bills by reducing usage during high-price periods

• Increasing pollution for local customers

• Decreasing grid reliability

• Increasing the dependency on non-renewable energy sources

What benefit do commercial energy storage systems provide?

• Increase pollution for local customers

• Provide economic benefits to system owners and the electric grid

• Decrease grid reliability

• Increase the cost of electricity

What is one of the benefits of bulk energy storage systems?

• Decreasing electric system efficiency

• Increasing regional grid reliability

• Increasing the dependency on fossil fuels

• Reducing the use of renewable energy

What is one of the primary reasons for recent lithium-ion battery fires in New York?

• Batteries that have not passed rigorous, standards-based safety testing

• Batteries that are too old

• Batteries that are overcharged

• Batteries that are used in cold weather

Which organization developed the NFPA 855 standard for regulating energy storage systems?

• International Code Council (ICC)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

• State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

What is the role of the New York State's Code Council in the regulation of energy storage systems?

• To develop the International Fire Code (IFC)

• To review and approve codes for energy storage systems in the State

• To develop the UL 9540 standard

• To provide funding for fire protection engineers