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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.

Project Vanguard, Veterans in Energy | Blog: Veterans in Energy & Infrastructure

A Texas veteran makes the case for grid-scale battery storage as essential infrastructure for reliability, resilience, and national security. In this Veterans Day piece, he explains how modern battery projects are helping Texas reduce blackout risks, lower costs, and protect communities during extreme weather—while delivering real benefits back to local schools and emergency services.

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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.

For more info, check out the latest resources below.

Assessment of Potential Impacts of Fires at BESS Facilities

The Fire & Risk Alliance prepared this executive summary for the American Clean Power Association on April 25, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Assessment of Potential Impacts of Fires at BESS Facilities

The Fire & Risk Alliance prepared this report for the American Clean Power Association on August 21, 2025

LITERATURE REVIEW

Utility-Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Fire Safety FAQs

Clean Energy Group created this fact sheet to build battery storage safety awareness and dispel common misconceptions on December 9, 2025

FACT SHEET

Residential Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Fire Safety FAQs

Clean Energy Group created this fact sheet to build battery storage safety awareness and dispel common misconceptions on December 9, 2025

FACT SHEET

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Texas BESS Safety Legislation

In 2025, Texas further strengthened battery energy storage protections through House Bill 3824, which requires each facility to follow the highest national safety standards, such as NFPA 855 and UL certification. The bill also requires operators to maintain a Fire Safety and Emergency Operations Plan reviewed by the Texas Department of Insurance, home of the State Fire Marshal. Plans are developed in consultation with local fire departments and emergency officials and updated regularly to ensure coordinated local response.