Battery Energy Storage Impact and Benefits Assessments in MISO
10 GW of battery storage in MISO could deliver more than $25 billion in energy cost savings while powering 9.4 million homes.
A new independent analysis from Aurora Energy Research finds that deploying 10 GW of battery storage across the Midwest and Central U.S. could result in $25 billion in energy cost savings for American consumers while significantly boosting grid reliability for 45 million people.
As electricity demand surges across the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory—which spans 15 states and serves 45 million consumers—the region faces mounting pressure on aging energy infrastructure. The report reveals that a 500% increase in battery storage by 2035 will be needed to maintain grid reliability as demand grows. Battery storage’s unique ability to capture excess power and deliver it when needed most, combined with its instantaneous dispatchable power capabilities, makes it a natural complement to both renewable and thermal power plants.
This summer alone, the MISO territory saw electricity prices jump more than 2,000%. Without strategic battery deployment, peak electricity prices for consumers will continue to soar, leaving the region with limited options to maintain reliability during critical moments.
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