Village extends battery‑storage moratorium as board finalizes draft rules

Jul 28, 2025

Trustees voted to extend the local moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) through November while staff finalizes draft legislation; public commenters raised concerns about school solar carports and asked for a school liaison.

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The Village Board opened a public hearing on a proposed extension of the village’s moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and later voted to adopt the extension. Staff described the extension as a pause while the board and counsel complete a draft law, with an expected target for a proposed draft in September.

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