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Battery Energy Storage Systems

Town of Amherst

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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.

Public comments (10)

ConcernedKevin KumpfJul 27, 2026

Raised concerns regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities, fire hazards, thermal runaway, and setback requirements for battery storage facilities.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 32:29 →
ConcernedTom WisbocJul 27, 2026

Expressed safety concerns regarding high-voltage direct current (DC) risks and maintenance schedules for energy storage facilities.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 36:27 →
ConcernedChris RangoskiJul 27, 2026

Urged the town to ensure local fire chiefs review battery energy storage proposals due to specialized training and equipment requirements.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 38:51 →
OpposedBonnie McPeakJul 27, 2026

Expressed deep concern as a firefighter regarding the toxicity, water requirements, and extreme danger of lithium-ion battery fires in residential areas.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 39:48 →
ConcernedChris DrongoskyJul 27, 2026

Commented on battery energy storage system regulations.

Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — July 27, 2026 · 5:00 →
ConcernedBonnie MacPeekJul 27, 2026

Raised questions about the BESS local law.

Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — July 27, 2026 · 5:00 →
ConcernedKevin KumpfJul 27, 2026

Expressed thoughts on battery energy storage system regulations.

Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — July 27, 2026 · 5:00 →
ConcernedTom WeisbeckJul 27, 2026

Shared concerns about safety and regulation of BESS and later spoke on a data center at UB.

Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — July 27, 2026 · 5:00 →
SupportiveKevin KumpfApr 17, 2026

Spoke in favor of the proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems local law.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — April 16, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveKevin KumpfMar 19, 2026

Provided professional industry insight on battery energy storage systems, grid balancing, and evolving fire safety standards.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026 · 1:49:54 →