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OCMPF schedules May 29 half-day course on battery energy storage systems
Summary
The Orange County Municipal Planning Federation voted to hold a May 29, 2026 half-day course focused on battery energy storage systems (BESS), selecting three presenters and reserving SUNY Orange’s Rowley Center; the board set the schedule and asked staff to circulate an invitation.
The Orange County Municipal Planning Federation voted on April 6 to hold a half-day course on battery energy storage systems (BESS) on Friday, May 29, 2026, with three presenters focused on technical, legal and municipal experiences.
David Niemotko moved to have Linsay Audin, Dr. Jeffrey Seidman and Rick Golden present at the May 29 course; Jean Schultz seconded and the motion was unanimously approved. Board members said the course should include case studies, municipal code updates and practical contract guidance.
Carla Castillo said she has a list of potential speakers and noted that "she would have Linsay Audin and Dr. Jeffrey Seidman present at the spring OCMPF course." The board agreed not to use Warwick's BESS fires as an illustrative example at the event and discussed inviting presenters who could address fire incidents and safety practices from other municipalities.
The board asked that the program include local case law and contract discussion; members suggested Rick Golden or Kelly Naughton as potential speakers on legal and contractual issues. Jennifer MacLeod will reserve the Rowley Center at SUNY Orange—Middletown campus and circulate an invitation for member review.
The meeting record shows the board set the course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a break at 10:30 a.m. The board also discussed logistics such as in-person attendance and the possibility of alternative presenters if some speakers cannot travel.
