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Council narrows zoning for battery energy storage systems, removing residential districts
Summary
After a public hearing, the council adopted an amendment removing residential districts from where front‑of‑meter battery energy storage systems may be located, citing emergency response and siting concerns; the bill as amended returns March 2.
Bill 9‑26 would add conditional zoning entries to allow front‑of‑meter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in specified districts with conditions such as proximity to substations and arterial access. Supporters, including developers and energy‑sector representatives, said BESS deployments are needed to bolster regional grid reliability as older generation retires and peak demand…
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