Two major energy storage projects to demonstrate advanced electric energy storage devices in New York State have been selected as part of a joint initiative between the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Storage Research Program and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). In addition, five smaller analysis and development projects for novel storage technologies have been selected. The entire three-year program will cost US$7.1 million.

The DOE Energy Storage program will contribute US$900,000 in funding and provide technical oversight for the design, operation and monitoring of the demonstration sites through Sandia National Laboratories. NYSERDA will provide US$2.6 million in funding and administrative support. Awardees will provide the remaining US$3.6 million.

The NYSERDA/DOE energy storage initiative joins a similar collaboration between DOE and the California Energy Commission in which three projects were selected earlier this year.
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