Plan Commission receives BESS training from Purdue Extension and Energy Systems Network

At its May 7, 2026 meeting the Tipton County Plan Commission heard a training session on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) intended to inform the commission’s ongoing ordinance-drafting work. Judy Coker introduced Tamara Ogle of Purdue Extension, who provided ordinance-focused guidance, and Becca Gillespie of Energy Systems Network, who covered technical aspects of BESS technology. The training was presented as part of New Business and was attended by Plan Commission members, staff, Economic Development Director Abbie Smith and members of the public.