Etica AG

07/09/2026

Michigan communities are changing how utility-scale battery storage projects are approved.

Quincy Township recently adopted a permanent zoning ordinance that restricts utility-scale BESS to industrial districts under a PA 233-compatible framework. The decision reflects a broader shift as municipalities move beyond temporary moratoriums and place greater emphasis on local control, emergency preparedness, and battery safety.

What does this mean for future energy storage projects?

Our latest blog explores Quincy Township's ordinance, Michigan's PA 233 framework, and how communities are balancing renewable energy development, local control, and public safety.

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Quincy Township's battery storage ordinance shows how Michigan communities are using PA 233 to strengthen local control over utility-scale BESS siting.

07/08/2026

EticaAG is partnering with Voltus to help BESS customers evaluate demand response and grid-service revenue opportunities.

Through the partnership, EticaAG customers can receive site-specific analysis for demand response, virtual power plant, and other DER programs.

That includes program and tariff screening, demand response revenue estimates, market context, enrollment support, and integration pathways for automated dispatch.

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EticaAG will work with Voltus to provide customers with site-specific demand response and grid-service opportunity assessments

07/07/2026

We'll shout it from the rooftops (or the Empire State Building)... Immersion cooling prevents battery energy storage fires before they start.

07/06/2026

Hospitals need energy storage that does more than provide backup power.

A battery energy storage system can lower energy costs, strengthen resilience, support microgrids, and improve onsite solar utilization.

But in healthcare, safety is equally important. Battery storage installed near patients and critical infrastructure should prioritize thermal management, fire propagation prevention, and hazardous off-gas management.

Our latest blog explores what hospitals should look for when evaluating a BESS.

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06/25/2026

Adding EV charging capacity isn't always as simple as installing more chargers.

Many charging sites run into grid constraints, demand charges, and lengthy utility upgrade timelines long before they run out of charger space. BESS can help bridge that gap by supporting peak charging demand, improving charger availability, and reducing dependence on costly infrastructure upgrades.

How do you know if battery storage makes sense for an EV charging project?

Learn how battery-buffered EV charging can reduce grid constraints, lower operating costs, and improve charger performance 👇

Learn how BESS EV Charging reduces grid limits, demand charges, uptime risk, and safety challenges for fast-charging and fleet sites.

06/24/2026

What does "TM-2 approved" actually mean for a battery energy storage system in New York City?

Many people use the term interchangeably with FDNY approval, but TM-2 is only the application form. The Certificate of Approval, or COA, is the actual approval.

In this guide, we explain the FDNY review process, required testing and documentation, installation categories, and the steps that come after a product receives a COA.

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Learn TM-2 New York City battery energy storage requirements, including FDNY COA review, UL 9540A, installation categories, and site approvals.

06/23/2026

When people talk about battery fire safety, they often focus on the battery itself.

But the cooling fluid matters too.

K3-class dielectric fluids have a fire point of at least 300°C and are designed to resist sustained combustion. When used in immersion-cooled battery systems, they can play a significant role in preventing a localized battery failure from becoming a larger fire event.

Check out our latest blog to learn what K3-class fluids are, why they matter, and their role in battery storage safety👇

06/22/2026

Do you know the benefits that Battery Energy Storage Systems provide EV Charging?

The business case for EV charging BESS often comes from multiple benefits working together. A single project may combine avoided grid upgrades, demand-charge reduction, time-of-use optimization, short-duration backup, solar integration, and improved charger availability.

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06/16/2026

Most firefighters are trained to move toward the fire, but BESS incidents often require the opposite approach.

The response playbook can look very different when energy storage is involved. What works in a conventional fire may create additional risk in a battery incident.

As battery storage systems become more common, attention is shifting beyond emergency response and toward the technologies designed to prevent incidents from escalating in the first place.

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Learn BESS firefighter safety best practices, including thermal runaway response, gas monitoring, defensive tactics, and no-overhaul procedures.

06/15/2026

As battery energy storage moves closer to where power is needed most, more projects are considering indoor installations.

But moving lithium-ion batteries indoors changes the safety equation.

⚠️ How do you manage thermal runaway?
☣️ What happens when toxic gases accumulate in enclosed spaces?
📋 What does a safe, code-compliant indoor BESS installation look like?

Our latest blog explores what it takes to design a safer indoor BESS installation and why prevention-focused safety architectures are becoming increasingly important.

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Learn how to safely install indoor lithium-ion BESS using fire prevention, ventilation design, gas management, and immersion cooling.