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Spokane Valley council reaffirms interim ban on battery energy storage systems after public hearing; resolution passes 6–1

Spokane Valley City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

After a public hearing on fire and chemical risks associated with battery energy storage systems, Spokane Valley City Council approved a resolution (26Dash003) reaffirming findings that supported the city’s interim ban while planning staff studies permanent land‑use rules; the vote was 6–1.

The Spokane Valley City Council on March 17 held a public hearing and then voted to approve a resolution documenting and reaffirming findings that supported the city’s emergency interim ban on battery energy storage systems. The resolution (recorded in the meeting as resolution number 26Dash003) passed by a 6–1 vote.

City Attorney Kelly Conkrad opened the hearing by summarizing the emergency interim ordinance (26‑002), which pauses siting of battery energy storage facilities inside…

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