Exclusive | New Yorkers revolt against ‘toxic’ new neighborhood battery storage facilities as backlash grows to green energy law

Exclusive | New Yorkers revolt against ‘toxic’ new neighborhood battery storage facilities as backlash grows to green energy law

It's the new not-in-my-backyard rage -- opposition to dozens of lithium-ion battery storage facilities planned across the Big Apple and Empire State to advance New York's much-criticized green energy law energy goals.

The Silent Uproar: How NYC's Lithium-Ion Battery Facilities Ignite Public Outcry

Debate surrounds lithium-ion battery storage facilities in New York, spotlighting safety concerns over potential fires and toxic emissions. Local communities, especially in Queens, express apprehension, fearing these sites threaten neighborhood safety and well-being. Political figures leverage community fears in their campaigns, reflecting broader discontent with state-driven energy initiatives. Advocates argue the facilities are essential for N…

Large battery storage facilities are increasing all over the Czech Republic, for example, on Tuesday, the company UCED launched it in Kutná Hora. In the coming months and years, their increase is expected to increase even more significantly. They are especially needed for grid balancing — for example, storing electricity from renewable energy sources...