Battery Energy Storage Systems

Spoke on behalf of Citizens Campaign for the Environment supporting battery storage and thanking Councilman Bennardo for facilitating a productive meeting with local fire chiefs.

Expressed support for BESS technology as a Huntington resident and construction employee, highlighting New York State fire safety codes and grid reliability needs.

Strongly opposed battery storage systems due to fire and explosion risks, citing lithium flammability and incidents in other municipalities.

Urged the board to pause on BESS and regional transmission projects, warning that state mandates override local zoning and neglect resident health and safety.

A project developer for Key Capture Energy urged the town not to enact a BESS moratorium, emphasizing project safety, grid stabilization, and economic benefits.

Speaking for the Alliance for Clean Energy New York and building trades, supported thoughtful project review while praising recent dialogues with local firefighters.

Supported BESS as a Huntington resident, highlighting potential cost savings on electricity bills and peak demand reduction.

Urged the board to reject the BESS moratorium, citing improved safety technology and updated state fire codes.

Representing building trades, spoke against the BESS moratorium, highlighting union jobs and grid reliability benefits.

Urged rejection of the BESS moratorium as a quick and cheap way to prevent blackouts and support renewable energy.

Former LIPA trustee and safety officer spoke against the moratorium, emphasizing modern safety standards and peak electricity demand needs.

Project developer at Key Capture Energy opposed the moratorium, noting state fire code protections and grid reliability.

Supported BESS for climate benefits and praised the upcoming meeting between the town and firefighters.

Spoke for NY League of Conservation Voters in opposition to the moratorium, highlighting climate resilience and grid stabilization.

Environmental science professor urged rejection of the BESS moratorium to support renewable energy and grid reliability.

Opposed the BESS moratorium, citing summer power grid surplus concerns and energy reliability.

Expressed commitment to working collaboratively with the town and fire departments on battery safety.