Residents urge moratorium on large battery storage projects, citing fire and water concerns
Public commenters asked the board to consider a moratorium on utility‑scale battery energy storage systems after recent high‑profile fires, citing water‑supply, evacuation and cross‑jurisdictional transparency issues along the Chino Valley border.
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During the call to the public, residents urged the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors to study or temporarily halt development of utility‑scale battery energy storage projects until safety and water‑supply questions are resolved.
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