Board discusses BESS siting standards, noise, screening and fire training

Jul 13, 2026

Township staff and SRPC discussed proposed battery-energy-storage-system (BESS) standards including use restrictions, noise performance, screening, setbacks and recommended training for the local fire department.

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During the zoning and planning portion of the meeting staff and SRPC representatives discussed draft BESS standards for the township's current zoning district. The minutes record that the board considered use standards and performance standards for noise, recommendations for screening methods, setback requirements and a requirement for training for the local fire department.

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