The Smart Distributed Generation (DG) Hub, established by Sustainable CUNY of the City University of New York in 2013, is a comprehensive effort to develop a strategic pathway to safe and effective solar and solar+storage installations in New York. The work of the DG Hub is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy,. This Energy Storage Systems Permitting Process Guide for Lithium-Ion Outdoor Batteries outlines the permitting and approval processes for DOB, FDNY, and Con. Establishes standards, requirements and procedures for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of outdoor stationary storage battery systems that use. Clarifies the applicable zoning use group and limitation when establishing facilities for non-accessory fuel cell systems and battery energy storage systems. Provides high level details of the electric interconnection process, typical steps, challenges, and technical solutions associated with ESS projects. what approvals are.