Warren County adopts BESS ordinance setting safety, setback and operating rules for battery storage sites

Apr 21, 2025

The county approved Ordinance #2025-0421B establishing special‑exception permitting, onsite water requirements for cooling, maximum heights, setback and fencing rules, noise limits and annual maintenance reporting for battery energy storage systems.

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Warren County Commissioners on April 21 approved Ordinance #2025-0421B, a new local framework for siting and operating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

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