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Board accepts Planning Commission recommendation on battery energy storage text amendment
Summary
Amelia County’s Board unanimously accepted a Planning Commission recommendation to amend zoning text for battery energy storage systems, advancing local rules for siting and regulation of battery facilities.
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 24, 2026, to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation regarding a text amendment for battery energy storage systems. Supervisor Benjamin Morris made the motion to accept the recommendation; the Board approved the measure without recorded dissent.
The action moves proposed zoning-language changes forward for battery energy storage systems; the meeting minutes do not include the full text of the amendment or detailed regulatory standards. The acceptance indicates the Planning Commission’s recommendation will be implemented through the county’s ordinance process or subsequent administrative steps, according to the Board’s action.
