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Council discusses battery energy storage safety, outreach and potential moratorium; expert briefing planned
Summary
Councilmembers discussed concerns about battery energy storage systems (BESS), noted a planned school-district backup system, and asked staff to arrange a community and responder briefing with an industry expert before pursuing any moratorium or code changes.
La Conner councilmembers held an extended discussion about battery energy storage systems (BESS), including safety considerations, the town's possible moratorium language and plans to arrange an expert briefing for council, staff, fire-rescue and the public.
Mayor Maria and several councilmembers noted a regional increase in proposed battery installations and said the school district plans a backup energy…
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