Government
Battery storage proposal near homes draws skepticism from Town Board
Town Board members questioned a proposed battery storage facility on Pulaski Street, citing nearby homes and wetlands concerns.
Business
Developer of utility-scale battery storage facility in Shoreham wins 20-year contract from LIPA
The developer proposing a utility-scale battery energy storage facility on the site of the Shoreham power plant was awarded a 20-year contract by the Long Island Power Authority last week.
Government
Public hearings for battery storage and industrial moratoriums scheduled for Tuesday
The Riverhead Town Board will hold public hearings on two moratorium proposals — one on industrial development in Calverton and another on commercial battery energy storage facilities town-wide — starting on Tuesday.
Government
Rehearing set on proposed battery energy storage code for Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20
A second public hearing is set on a proposed code to regulate the siting and operation of battery energy storage systems in Riverhead Town.
Government
Proposed battery energy storage code draws questions, criticism at public hearing
A proposed code that would regulate the siting and operation of battery energy storage systems in the Town of Riverhead drew criticism from residents who complained the code was being adopted without benefit of a comprehensive plan.
Government
Virginia energy company proposes 100 MW battery energy facility on Mill Road
The proposal to build a 100 megawatt/200 megawatt-hour battery energy storage facility on Mill Road just north of West Main Street comes as the Riverhead Town Board is considering legislation to regulate this type of energy facility.
