Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly becoming integral components of modern electric grids, supporting renewable integration, grid reliability, and energy resilience. Yet, BESS installations—especially large-scale facilities—raise complex legal and land use challenges for communities unaccustomed to regulating this evolving technology. This session will equip planners, land use attorneys, and local officials with actionable insights on how to incorporate BESS into zoning codes, address statutory and administrative constraints, and balance community safety with deployment goals.

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