At Community Board 15's meeting, residents protested a proposed lithium-ion battery energy storage site due to safety concerns and a lack of notification. Various Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Gravesend and Marine Park, are resisting such installations near homes, fearing potential fire hazards and health risks. These protests reflect a larger trend across New York City, where community opposition to battery storage systems is rising as part of the stateâs push for decarbonization. Borough President Vito Fossella's announcement of a lawsuit against Staten Island installations highlights escalating tensions over these projects.
Gravesend residents are protesting the installation of a lithium-ion battery energy storage site due to safety concerns, and a lack of prior notification about the project.
Protesters at the board meeting expressed frustration over lithium-ion battery storage systems being placed near homes, indicating a broader trend of community outrage across New York City.
Brooklyn neighborhoods like Gravesend and Marine Park are voicing fears over potential health risks linked to lithium-ion battery storage facilities placed close to residential areas.
Lithium-ion battery storage systems are seen as a necessary part of New York State's shift towards renewable energy, despite community pushback regarding safety and health risks.
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