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Commission continues alternative-energy ordinance after public concerns about battery storage and firefighter safety
Summary
After public testimony about a recent solar-site fire and unanswered questions about battery-storage risks and first-responder training, the Pennington County Commission continued proposed amendments to Section 3-17 (alternative energy systems) to May 19 to allow staff to add battery-storage rules and emergency-response provisions.
Pennington County held a public hearing on proposed amendments to its alternative-energy ordinance (Sec. 3-17) that would update rules for large-scale solar and associated equipment. Several public speakers raised safety concerns following a fire at the Wild Springs solar facility, especially the lack of battery-storage provisions and specialized firefighting training and equipment.
Eileen Peterson, who participated in the…
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