Residents urge moratorium on battery storage projects; commissioners say no formal application yet
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Multiple Reno County residents told the commission April 8 they fear safety, water and property‑value risks from proposed battery energy storage systems and urged an immediate moratorium. Commissioners said they are reviewing the issue and that no formal CUP application has been filed.
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At the April 8 Reno County Commission meeting, several residents pressed commissioners to block large battery energy storage systems (BESS) until safety, water‑use and land‑use questions are resolved.
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