Planning commission finds Laurel Creek battery-storage project consistent with plan and state code

May 22, 2025

The Smyth County Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution finding Laurel Creek Energy Storage’s battery facility and transmission lines consistent with the county comprehensive plan and Virginia Code §15.2-2232 after an update from the company.

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The Smyth County Planning Commission on May 22 unanimously approved a resolution finding the Laurel Creek Energy Storage battery facility and its associated transmission lines consistent with the county comprehensive plan and Virginia Code §15.2-2232. Rex Young of Laurel Creek Energy Storage presented an update on the facility located on Tax Map Nos. 18-1-34 and 18-1-98.

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