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Chesterfield eyes new rules for battery energy storage systems
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chesterfield's Planning Board is preparing local regulations for battery energy storage systems (BESS), focusing on environmental protections and setback distances, with a public hearing held and final draft expected by mid-September. The rules will cover small to medium-scale systems, leaving utility-scale systems under state jurisdiction, while addressing concerns about site suitability and community impact.
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Local energy storage rules are becoming a bottleneck for deployment in protected environments. You need to engage with planning authorities early to shape the site and permit conditions before October.
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