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Kerr County pauses on fire marshal hire but signs contracts for technical and legal reviews after battery‑storage proposals
Summary
After developers paused two proposed battery energy storage projects and Governor Abbott moved to restrict certain battery technologies, Kerr County approved contracts for a technical consultant and outside counsel while a motion to hire a part‑time fire marshal failed; commissioners deferred final action until legal advice is received.
KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerr County commissioners on Monday discussed a string of developments around proposed battery energy storage projects, approved contracts for technical and legal reviews and declined, for now, to hire a part‑time fire marshal that would have enabled a local permit and fee schedule for such facilities.
Commissioner Pesos reported that Eastpointe Energy notified county officials it will no longer pursue a planned 250‑megawatt battery energy storage site on Flat Rock Creek; Key Capture Energy’s nearby project was also placed on hold. Pesos said the Mountain Home project by S Volta remains listed with ERCOT. Pesos told the court he believes community pushback, intercounty coordination and recent state restrictions influenced developers’ decisions.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the issues raise public safety and regulatory questions — including missing…
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