Portage follows Michigan trend, puts halt on battery storage and data centers

PORTAGE, MI — Portage officials approved a pause on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data center proposals during its meeting on March 24.

The city hasn’t seen any interest or applications for this kind of development, Portage Chief Development Officer Peter Dame said previously.

It’s a preemptive move that several Michigan cities are pursuing as interest ramps up…

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