Summary
RavenVolt and Union Power proposed building a battery storage facility on Lancaster Highway to help store cheaper nighttime energy and lower daytime peak costs. Neighbors and board members raised questions about fire safety, emergency response, and potential impacts on electric bills.
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is estimated to cost around $12 million, funded through cooperative capital to offset expensive peak power market purchases.
Union Power cooperative members across the region stand to benefit from more stable and potentially lower long-term power costs.
Nearby residents expressed initial concerns regarding potential noise, safety risks, and visual impacts.
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