Council decision

East Valley city allowing battery energy storage sites 1,000 feet from homes

Battery energy storage systems capture and store electrical energy in rechargeable batteries for later use.

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Battery energy storage systems must now be located at least 1,000 feet from residences in Mesa.

The Mesa City Council approved the regulation in a 6-1 vote on Jan. 12.

Battery energy storage systems capture and store electrical energy in rechargeable batteries for later use.

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