BESSt Foot Forward: Building up Battery Energy Storage Systems in the U.S.

The U.S. energy storage industry is at a pivotal moment, with recent trade and tariff developments poised to impact the present and future of domestic manufacturing. With Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing accelerating domestically, the industry has the opportunity to contribute to the promise of a resilient, American-made energy future. However, with ambitious deployment targets, the industry must overcome challenges, including high raw material costs, workforce shortages, a volatile trade and regulatory landscape, and prolonged development timelines, to continue to grow. Panelists will discuss risks and trade dynamics impacting the global battery market; identify key state, regional, and federal policies; and outline how the U.S. can overcome key barriers to scale deployment to meet its energy goals.