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Residents urge pause on battery energy storage projects; commissioners note pending appeals
Summary
Several community members urged Skagit County to pause approvals for lithium‑ion battery energy storage projects, citing thermal‑runaway fires and toxic‑release concerns; the county indicated one site is under appeal and staff are limited in public comment on ongoing appeals.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period Tuesday to urge county officials to halt or more tightly regulate proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Skagit County, citing fires at other U.S. facilities, potential toxic releases and short project lifespans.
Speakers and claims: Amanda Toscano asked commissioners to review recent California legislation that would pause new BESS construction to address thermal‑runaway fire risks, saying Washington should “stop this before…
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