West Springfield officials look to regulate battery storage facilities before projects advance

West Springfield officials look to regulate battery storage facilities before projects advance

WEST SPRINGFIELD — City officials are continuing their work on new regulations for battery energy storage facilities, but that won’t include a ban. The proposed ordinance would establish zoning restrictions, operating requirements, and review standards governing where such facilities may be sited. The effort comes as town officials acknowledge interest from battery storage developers, even though no concrete plans have been put forward.