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Residents warn council about proposed battery-energy storage at Guemes Island ferry project
Summary
Members of the public expressed concern about a Skagit County proposal that includes a battery-energy storage system (BESS) at the Guemes Island ferry dock, citing battery fire risks and ongoing lawsuits; city staff said the project is a county matter but will come before council if built within city limits.
Several Anacortes residents used the public-comment period to urge caution about a Skagit County project to electrify the Guemes Island ferry, which includes a proposed battery-energy storage system at the dock.
Judy Billings told the council the project (planning file SDP2024-0003) is a Skagit County Public Works proposal with an estimated cost near $50…
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