Amherst has taken a bold step to regulate battery energy storage systems, addressing fire hazards and cybersecurity risks in response to community concerns.
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Amherst board adopts guardrails for battery energy storage after fire and cybersecurity concerns
The town board adopted a local law placing BESS uses in limited districts, requiring 500‑foot setbacks, screening rules and emergency response plans after residents and firefighters raised concerns about fires, toxic emissions and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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July 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Amherst has taken a bold step to regulate battery energy storage systems, addressing fire hazards and cybersecurity risks in response to community concerns.
Get the details!
#AmherstErieCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CybersecurityConcerns #EnvironmentalRisk #AmherstBatteryStorage
Get the details!
#AmherstErieCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CybersecurityConcerns #EnvironmentalRisk #AmherstBatteryStorage