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Battery Energy Storage Systems
Law Development Resources for Battery Energy Systems
Our region including Livingston County is experiencing a significant increase in renewable energy development, primarily solar development. It is anticipated that large-scale BESS will likely co-locate with new or existing large-scale solar energy systems, including in Livingston County.
Any BESS included in a 94-C application for renewable energy systems (including solar) will be subject to State 94-C regulations and ORES review and permitting. Any stand-alone BESS will not be subject to State 94-C regulations or ORES review and permitting; these facilities are subject to local laws.
Large-scale battery energy storage is a relatively new use to our region. Many municipalities are addressing this new land use by incorporating it into existing zoning and/or by creating new land-use regulations. Large-scale systems should be evaluated for potential land use, aesthetics, decommissioning, and disposal impacts. By reviewing their zoning requirements, municipalities can ensure that BESS systems are clearly classified and adequate regulations are in place.
GIS Map Resources: Site Location & Municipal Law Status for BESS
Local Law & Moratorium Tracker of BESS in Livingston County as of March 2023
Municipality |
BESS Law? If Yes, Click to go to Law |
Permits Large Scale BESS Systems? |
Comprehensive Plan References
Alternative / Renewable Energy? |
Moratorium on BESS? If Yes, Click to go to Law |
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Town of Avon |
Local Law # 2-2022 |
Yes |
Yes - Solar, Wind, & Geothermal |
No |
Town of Caledonia |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
|
Town of Conesus |
No |
N/A |
No |
|
Town of Geneseo |
No |
N/A |
No |
|
Town of Groveland |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
|
Town of Leicester |
No |
N/A |
Comprehensive Plan In Progress |
No |
Town of Lima |
No |
N/A |
References Green Energy |
No |
Town of Livonia |
No |
N/A |
No |
|
Town of Mount Morris |
Yes |
Yes - Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass Energy, & Methane Digesters |
No |
|
Town of North Dansville |
No |
N/A |
Yes - Solar, Hydro, Thermal, & Wind |
No |
Town of Nunda |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Town of Ossian |
L.L. No. 1-2022 |
No |
Yes - Solar, Wind, & BESS |
No |
Town of Portage |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Town of Sparta |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Town of Springwater |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Town of West Sparta |
Law in Process |
Law in Process |
Yes - Wind |
|
Town of York |
Law in Process |
Law in Process |
N/A |
Municipality |
BESS Law? If Yes, Click to go to Law |
Permits Large Scale
BESS? |
Comprehensive Plan References
Alternative / Renewable Energy? |
Moratorium on
BESS? If Yes, Click to go to Law |
---|---|---|---|---|
Village of
Avon |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Caledonia |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Dansville |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Geneseo |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Leicester |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Lima |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Livonia |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Village of Mount Morris |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Village of Nunda |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No |