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House Bill 2380, aimed at boosting battery storage for electric utilities, ignited fierce debate over local control, but an attempt to add a written approval requirement was narrowly defeated.

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House debates HB2380; amendment to require municipal written approval for battery storage projects fails
Lawmakers debated HB2380, which would require electric distribution companies to procure battery storage; an amendment to require written municipal approval before projects proceed failed (100–103), with sponsors arguing zoning law already preserves local authority.
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October 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM