Grand Island planning board grills developer on battery storage safety, delays final solar-law edits Developers briefed the Grand Island Planning Board on proposed battery-energy-storage rules; members pressed for decommissioning assurances, annual operation reports, setback/screening limits and fire-department coordination and agreed to await Bridgette’s redline at a joint town-board meeting.

The Grand Island Planning Board is demanding stricter safety protocols and clearer decommissioning rules for battery-energy-storage systems after a heated developer presentation.

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Experts urge caution on local battery‑storage law, highlight fire risks and code gaps At the planning board meeting, a presenter with solar project experience warned about safety and firefighting challenges for lithium‑ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) and urged Grand Island to involve the fire department and reference updated NFPA guidance in any local law.

Experts warn that lithium-ion battery storage systems present serious fire risks and regulatory challenges, urging local officials to rethink safety measures before approval.

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