Like other DEQ renewable energy regulations, the Energy Storage PBR regulation process provides a reasonable degree of certainty and timeliness in the natural resource protections required for small renewable energy projects. This includes how DEQ will address the analyses of potential significant beneficial and adverse impacts, inter-agency consultations, mitigation plans, facility site planning, public participation, permit fees, compliance, and enforcement. 

The 15 PBR requirements for a complete application to construct and operate are explicitly identified in 9VAC15-100-30. 

• Key application criteria include local government approval, a public notice and comment period, interconnection agreement and studies, natural and cultural resource assessment and report, and a mitigation plan, as applicable. 

Energy Storage Checklists

• PBR Checklist for Energy Storage Facilities > 10 Acres
• PBR Checklist for Energy Storage Facilities on < 10 Acres or Previously Developed Land

Energy Storage Forms

Information on the use and completion of these forms is found in the guidance documents content section on the Virginia Town Hall under agency, Department of Environmental Quality. 

• Notice of Intent for De Minimis PBR Project (Energy Storage)

• Notice of Intent for Full PBR Project (Energy Storage)

• Local Governing Body Certification Form (Energy Storage)

• Rated Power Capacity Certification (Energy Storage)

• Environmental Permit Certification Form (Energy Storage)

• Design Certification Form (Energy Storage)

• Non-Utility Certification Form (Energy Storage)