We Need Responsible Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Texas to
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
KEEP ENERGY AFFORDABLE
STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL ECONOMIES
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YES TO BESS IN TEXAS
Our Mission for Texas Energy Independence & Abundance
Yes to BESS – Texas is a coalition of bipartisan organizations seeking to unlock the benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Lone Star State. Our goal is to educate and empower Texans about the benefits that BESS brings to the Texas grid.
We understand that responsible adoption of BESS technology can reduce power outages and blackouts, strengthen our local economies, and help keep energy bills affordable for families and businesses. We are committed to providing vetted resources, raising awareness, and fostering a community that shares our vision for a more abundant and resilient Texas energy future.
BESS in the News
Check out our "In the News" page for a deeper dive into battery energy storage stories throughout Texas.
Five years after Winter Storm Uri, battery energy storage has emerged as a key driver of Texas’ growing grid resilience -- delivering reliability, affordability, and flexibility through market-based solutions. This op-ed by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation State Director Matt Welch highlights how the state’s 17 gigawatts of new storage capacity is already helping lower power costs, meet rising demand, and stabilize the grid during extreme weather events like Winter Storm Heather and Winter Storm Fern.
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BESS Safety
Battery energy storage is one of the safest forms of modern energy infrastructure. The U.S. energy storage industry utilizes an array of certifications and standards that drive the safe design, installation, and operations of battery energy storage facilities. BESS facilities are designed and engineered with multiple layers of safety — fire suppression, thermal management, remote monitoring, and emergency shutdown systems.
Many documented BESS fires involved early-generation battery systems and chemical compositions that predate modern safety standards and technology. The implementation of robust national codes and advancements in BESS design have significantly improved fire safety and reduced risks. In fact, the battery storage failure incident rate dropped 97% between 2018 and 2023.
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Texas BESS Protects Our Air Quality & Water
Building more battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Texas helps protect both our environment and our communities. By storing excess wind and solar power and delivering it when demand is high, batteries reduce reliance on fossil fuel plants that emit air pollutants and consume large amounts of water for cooling—improving local air quality and preserving scarce water resources.
Unlike traditional power plants, BESS facilities require practically no water to operate and produce no direct emissions, helping cut smog-forming pollution and toxic gases. As Texas continues to grow, expanding battery storage supports a cleaner grid, reduces strain on natural resources, and strengthens the state’s long-term environmental resilience.
