Battery storage projects are back on the table in the New York town of Clay after months of debate over safety, siting, and emergency planning — a decision that could affect how reliably electricity reaches homes and businesses when demand spikes.
Clay officials are getting ready to examine three proposed battery systems, which can send stored power to the grid during periods of heavy demand and help maintain reliable service for residents and businesses.
What’s happening?
At a July 20 meeting, Clay leaders were expected to take up several infrastructure matters, among them three battery energy storage proposals, according to WSYR-TV. The projects were being reviewed after the town put a new battery storage law in place.
These Battery Energy Storage Systems, known as BESS, hold electricity when demand is lower and return that power to the grid during busier periods…