Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago
71% of Americans surveyed support energy storage, but ‘vocal minority’ kill or delay projects
Key Takeaway
Despite strong national public support for energy storage, local opposition from a "vocal minority" remains a critical barrier, delaying or killing projects and increasing development risk for IPPs and developers.
AI Summary
- •A significant majority (71%) of Americans surveyed express support for battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- •Despite broad public support, a 'vocal minority' frequently delays or kills BESS projects at the local level.
- •This localized opposition creates substantial development hurdles for IPPs and developers, impacting project timelines and increasing risk.
- •The article highlights a critical disconnect between general public acceptance of BESS and the practical challenges of project siting and permitting due to community resistance.
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Article Content
Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with Joe DeBellis, Global Head of Clean Energy at Firetrace International, about the company’s latest report detailing public support for battery energy storage systems (BESS).