Battery Energy Storage System Proposal at 3695 Broadway
Town of Cheektowaga
Summary
Supervisor Nowak wants the town to finish and adopt its draft battery energy storage law quickly, as developers are pitching facilities across the region. Setbacks and fire suppression rules are the key issues.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private investment in commercial renewable energy infrastructure.
Residents and businesses if the technology is adopted with proper safety rules.
None identified, though industrial neighbors may experience minor construction and operational changes.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026
Supervisor Nowak wants the town to finish and adopt its draft battery energy storage law quickly, as developers are pitching facilities across the region. Setbacks and fire suppression rules are the key issues.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — April 29, 2026
A 5-megawatt battery storage facility is proposed on a contaminated Superfund site along Broadway. Developers outlined fire safety layers, noise mitigation, and visual screening to address nearby residential concerns.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting — April 9, 2026
Developers brought forward Cheektowaga's first commercial battery energy storage system on a contaminated Superfund site. The board reviewed fire safety features, noise levels, and fencing to ensure nearby properties are protected.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — January 21, 2026
AC Power sought a use variance to install a commercial battery energy storage facility on a former Superfund site. Residents and board members emphasized the need for proper fire safety training and equipment.
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