Battery Storage Opposition Grows in Adirondacks

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:24 AM

Opposition to large-scale battery energy storage projects is growing across the Adirondacks as several towns adopt temporary moratoriums. Supporters say the facilities are needed to strengthen New York’s aging power grid, while critics cite fire safety concerns and potential environmental impacts. Communities including Ticonderoga, Indian Lake and Webb have moved to restrict new projects.

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