ESS and Data Center

The inaugural meeting of the ESS and Data Center Committee took place on January 27, 2026, with co-chairs Paul Charles and Michael Euripides leading the session. The meeting began with welcoming remarks and an announcement of the NAATBatt antitrust compliance policy. Participants, numbering 43, introduced themselves, and the committee's purpose was outlined, focusing on the significance of energy storage infrastructure in data centers. The committee aims to produce practical outputs, guidance, and case studies to support real projects, while also maintaining a living document to track progress and challenges in the field. The discussion included strategic focus areas such as bankability, finance, and technology openness, with proposed subcommittees addressing various aspects like battery safety, data center storage architectures, and deployment case studies. The committee emphasized the importance of collaboration and engagement, encouraging members to participate in subcommittees and to attend the next in-person meeting scheduled for February 10, 2026. The meeting concluded with a call to action and an adjournment at 12:00 p.m. (ET).