Wheatfield enacts temporary moratorium on battery storage systems
Wheatfield Town Board enacts temporary moratorium on battery storage systems. The board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2026, retroactive to August 17, 2026, due to concerns about fire suppression and emergency response capabilities for battery energy storage facilities. In a related action,
Town Board · Meeting of August 31, 2026
NY WHEATFIELD — Wheatfield Town Board enacts temporary moratorium on battery storage systems. The board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2026, retroactive to August 17, 2026, due to concerns about fire suppression and emergency response capabilities for battery energy storage facilities. In a related action, the board established itself as SEQR lead agency for Local Law 4-2026, which would amend zoning regulations for accessory building dimensions, and scheduled a public hearing for September 14 at 7 p.m. after county planning board review.
The board also responded to resident flooding concerns by scheduling early-October meetings with state and county officials to discuss drainage improvements and infrastructure maintenance.
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Source: the Town Board meeting of August 31, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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