 Standing alongside concerned residents of Manor Heights, Borough President Vito Fossella once again rang the alarm on the dangers and placement of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on Staten Island.
At a press conference at the corner of Manor Road and Tillman Street, Borough President Fossella addressed the hazards of having a lithium-ion BESS site in the heart of residential neighborhoods. "What we've been saying from day one, and beating the drum, is there should be a moratorium on the placement and development of these battery storage units until safety protocols are in place," said Borough President Fossella. "Almost every month, we see stories around the country where these storage units go on fire." The ongoing fight against BESS units continues as new areas are targeted for development, many in residential neighborhoods near people's homes, restaurants, schools, and small businesses. "I want to ask anybody in city government who has a conscience, why would they allow these units to be placed next to people's homes," said Borough President Fossella. With numerous stories across the country of lithium-ion battery fires and the dangerous conditions of those fires, Borough President Fossella urged the City to "stop playing with fire and put a moratorium on these things." Comments are closed.
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