Accomack County planning commission backs BESS zoning changes, urges stronger setback and cleanup assurances
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning amendment to regulate battery energy storage systems (BESS) but asked the Board of Supervisors to clarify setback reduction criteria, require extra mitigation if setbacks are reduced, and consider a bond or other financial assurance for cleanup and remediation.
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The Accomack County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt zoning language to regulate battery energy storage systems, while asking the board to tighten language on setback reductions and to consider a bond or other financial assurance to cover cleanup and remediation after a fire or other incident.
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