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Council discusses moratorium on large battery-storage projects, tables for more research
Summary
After hearing concerns about safety and the need for coordination with the port and utilities, the council discussed a proposed moratorium on large commercial battery-storage facilities and agreed to gather more information and return the item at a later meeting.
The La Conner Town Council held an extended discussion about a proposed moratorium on large commercial battery-storage (electrical energy storage) facilities within town limits but did not adopt a moratorium at the meeting.
Michael Wirtz, a town staff member, summarized outreach to the Port and utility provider PSE; the port opposed unregulated siting and offered to work with the town on regulations.…
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