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Larchmont imposes six‑month moratorium on battery energy storage permits
Summary
The Larchmont Board of Trustees on Feb. 4 adopted Local Law No. 2‑2025, imposing a six‑month moratorium on review and approval of applications and permits for battery energy storage systems in the village. The public hearing drew no speakers; the moratorium passed unanimously.
The Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees on Feb. 4 adopted Local Law No. 2‑2025, establishing a six‑month moratorium that prohibits the village from reviewing or approving applications or issuing permits for battery energy storage systems while staff and the board consider policy and permitting guidance.
The board opened the public hearing, heard no public comment and closed the hearing before moving to adopt the moratorium. The motion was seconded and passed with all trustees voting "Aye." The law was described at the meeting as a temporary pause while the village evaluates potential local regulations and impacts.
Mayor (presiding) led the motion and the clerk recorded the unanimous vote. No specific technical rules, application criteria or exemptions were presented at the meeting; the moratorium language as read limits review and permitting activity for a six‑month period.
Why it matters: municipalities across the region have used temporary moratoria to pause permitting while they develop siting, fire‑safety, zoning or other local requirements for new energy storage technologies. The board did not set an explicit timeline during the discussion beyond the six‑month duration nor specify interim procedures for pending applications.
Next steps: The board adopted the local law during the meeting and will consider any regulatory changes, staff reports or follow‑up hearings over the moratorium period. There was no recorded public comment in opposition during the Feb. 4 hearing.
