Austin County Commissioners deny On Energy battery storage project after safety, evacuation concerns
After residents and county officials raised concerns about evacuation times and proximity to a jail, hospital and nursing home, the Austin County Commissioners Court voted 4‑0 on Feb. 24 to deny approval of On Energy's proposed Precinct 1 battery storage facility. The county said its emergency response capacity and safety uncertainties motivated the decision.
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County Judge Tim Lapham and the Austin County Commissioners voted 4‑0 on Feb. 24, 2025, to deny approval of a proposed On Energy battery storage facility in Precinct 1, citing concerns about public safety and local emergency response capacity.
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