Energy Storage Proposals Face Pushback from Some Communities
Energy storage projects are facing increasing scrutiny from local residents in parts of the U.S. Residents have voiced concerns about fires at energy storage facilities – in
Safety Concerns Grow Over Battery Storage Projects
While supporters argue that battery storage improves grid reliability and supports renewable energy, recent lithium battery fires nationwide have fueled opposition.
Brooklyn residents continue battle against lithium-ion battery
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors,
Are lithium-ion battery arrays on electrical grids safe? Residents
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.
The Moss Landing Battery Backlash Has Spread Nationwide
It''s official: the Moss Landing battery fire has galvanized a gigantic pipeline of opposition to energy storage systems across the country. As I''ve chronicled extensively
Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage systems over
A battery storage system in Moss Landing, California caught fire in January, sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere and forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people.
Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage
A battery storage system in Moss Landing, California caught fire in January, sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere and
Lithium-ion battery energy storage facility sparking concerns
A lithium-ion battery energy storage facility is slated to be built in Gravesend, sparking concerns among local businesses and residents.
Battery Energy Storage Growing on U.S. Grid, But Facing Some
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are growing rapidly on the U.S. grid, but the technology has faced some headwinds. The primary technology being installed, lithium-ion
Brooklyn residents continue battle against lithium-ion battery energy
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors,
Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Local Opposition to Energy Storage
But as more energy storage is added, residents in some places are pushing back due to fears that the systems will go up in flames, as a massive facility in California did earlier
New Yorkers fighting against massive battery storage plants find
New Yorkers fighting the opening of massive battery energy plants in their neighborhoods have a powerful new ally: US Environmental Protection Administrator Lee Zeldin.