Bedell BESS battery storage review
Town of Grand IslandNew York- Detected
- Oct 19, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Sector
- Public Works
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From the meeting
At its October 5, 2026 meeting, the Town Board started SEQRA and county/planning referrals for Carson Power's Bedell BESS project at 2408 Bedell Road. The application describes twelve Tesla Megapack 2XL battery containers, interconnection equipment, access improvements, and fencing for two Tier 2 battery energy storage systems. Final approval was not granted, so the project is still in review and the town is also shaping BESS fee policy around Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems.
- Meeting date
- October 19, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Grand Island
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