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Adirondack towns enact battery storage moratoriums as data center proposal emerges in Dresden
Adirondack towns are enacting moratoriums on battery energy storage systems due to widespread public opposition and environmental concerns, with a lawsuit already resulting in a temporary restraining order on one project. Amidst this, a pre-application for a battery storage system in Dresden, Washington County, also included a map labeled "data center," raising concerns among local officials about its environmental impact and water usage.
5/16/2026
