Burlington City Council Approves Plan for Battery Storage System

New battery storage system at Jersey Shore goes online despite concerns from locals

A new battery storage system in Beach Haven is helping meet peak electricity demand but comes as some residents remain concerned about safety.

Battery storage system for McNeil Generating Station approved by Burlington City Council

BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) — Burlington’s City Council approved the plan for a new battery storage system Monday night. During the meeting council members voted in favor of battery s…

Burlington City Council Approves Plan for Battery Storage System

The Burlington City Council on Monday unanimously approved plans for a massive new battery energy storage system that is expected to help reduce energy costs and allow the Burlington Electric Department to better weather periods of peak demand.  The city-owned utility plans to install the 5-megawatt battery at the wood-fired McNeil Generating Station in an area where ash byproduct is disposed. The department’s general manager, Darren Springer, s…

Burlington City Council approves battery storage system for McNeil Generating Station

The Burlington City Council on Monday approved plans to purchase a battery storage system for the McNeil generating station.

Burlington Electric Department to propose battery storage expansion at City Council meeting

Burlington City Council is set to discuss the possibility of a new battery storage facility coming to the Queen City during Monday night's meeting. Here's why BED says the expansion would be good for ratepayers.