The projected consisted of a series of objectives, identified as follows:

• bring together data and experiences from existing and new energy storage demonstrations, with a consistent approach to data analysis and understanding of integration efforts
• develop and use standardized analytical tools and methodologies to determine the impacts that energy storage can make on the grid, and the benefits that can be derived from its use
• Understand the total cost of ownership for energy storage systems across the systems operational lifetime
• Recognize and assess the differences in performance between different storage technologies
• Explore how distribution-level storage can be used simultaneously to service multiple value streams, and how operation can be managed and prioritized to ensure optimal operation
• Develop use cases for bulk & distribution-level storage applications that outline interface requirements with energy management systems (EMS), DMS and other utility systems to develop standardized interconnection and control requirements for integration of energy storage applications
• Evaluation of new methods for scheduling and dispatching storage resources, as well as relative advantages of centrally (ISO) scheduled/dispatched storage in markets
• Collect information that can be used to inform regulatory action that may ultimately make multiple value streams possible