Board approves Elliott Battery Storage agreements, including labor provision and decommissioning plan

Sep 29, 2026

County officials approved three related agreements for the Elliott Battery Storage Facility — an economic development agreement (including a best-efforts local labor provision), a decommissioning plan, and a road use agreement; staff said the BZA approved the project 5–0.

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Representatives presented three related agreements for the Elliott Battery Storage Facility, and the Vanderburgh County Board approved each agreement after discussion. Mike Schottmeyer, appearing on behalf of the county, said the economic development agreement includes a best-efforts provision for a project labor agreement to use local contractors and employees; the decommissioning plan and a road use agreement were also approved as separate motions.

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