Potential zoning ordinances for data centers discussed at Marquette planning commission meeting
The Marquette Planning Commission discussed developing potential zoning ordinances for data centers and battery energy storage systems. No data center or BESS construction requests have been submitted, and the commission plans to continue discussing the ordinances on Dec. 1.
The Marquette Planning Commission is considering potential zoning ordinances governing data centers and battery energy storage systems, though no applications to build either type of facility have been filed in Marquette. The commission also discussed how BESS facilities could store electricity during low-demand periods and return it to the grid during peak demand.
Planning Commission Chair Kevin Clegg said battery storage could be useful for businesses facing different electricity rates throughout the day. Commissioners are scheduled to continue discussing the potential ordinances on Dec. 1.