New York, September 24, 2015 -- Commercial and industrial use of lithium-ion batteries for energy storage could become economically viable in the next three to five years if the decline in battery prices persists, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service. Battery prices have declined more than 50% since 2010. Expanded battery use will be credit negative for US merchant generators in the longer-run due to the subsequent lower prices for capacity and peak energy. Regulated utilities will see a smaller impact, but will face cost-shifting issues.

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