New York is a leader in the fight against climate change, with targets of 70% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon neutral electricity by 2040. We are in the process of transitioning from polluting fossil fuels to renewable energy, including wind and solar energy.
As part of this transition, we will need to use battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems provide capacity that will reduce our reliance on fossil fuel based generated power, thereby providing significant environmental and public health benefits. They will also help stabilize the energy grid as we move towards achieving our state energy mandates, powering thousands of homes and bringing significant economic benefits to our region.
Brookhaven Town and Suffolk County Community College are hosting a free forum to provide information about Battery Energy Storage Systems. Qualified panelists will address community questions and concerns. There will be no live questions at the forum. Residents are strongly encouraged to submit their questions online by visiting brookhavenny.gov/battery.
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Shea Theater
Suffolk County Community College Ammerman Campus
533 College Road, Selden, NY 11784
Thank you for your interest in battery energy storage!
Sincerely,
All of us at CCE