Resident urges caution on battery energy storage systems, cites failures and damages
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
A resident told commissioners he and his family had been approached about placing battery energy storage systems on their land and urged a public, studied process, citing a claim that 25% have failed with $1.5 billion in damage.
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A resident addressing the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners on March 30 urged a public, transparent process before the county considers allowing battery energy storage systems on private land.
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