Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for First Responders
The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) invites first responders to participate in an upcoming Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop designed to strengthen safety, preparedness, and emergency response planning.
As battery energy storage systems become more common in communities across the country, first responders must be prepared to safely and effectively respond to incidents involving this rapidly developing technology. This workshop will explore the benefits of BESS, the planning process for local installations, and essential safety procedures for operating and responding to battery energy storage systems within a community.
Workshop Topics
- Battery and fire safety
- Benefits of battery energy storage systems
- Developing an emergency response plan
- BESS as a component of solar installations
- Stand-alone battery energy storage applications
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Charles City County Fire & EMS
Address: 10900 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Registration
First responders and other interested participants are encouraged to register in advance.
Register online: https://bit.ly/4fnfj1p
For additional information, contact the Center for Energy Education at (252) 541-3004 or [email protected].
Because safety starts with you.