Land Use Law: Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems
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New York State Bar Association
As New York communities, municipalities, and energy developers navigate the evolving regulatory framework surrounding battery energy storage systems, Hodgson Russ Partner Dan Spitzer provided key insights during the New York State Bar Association’s Land Use 2026 Continuing Legal Education program. Quoted throughout the article, Dan explained how battery storage technology is transforming the state's energy landscape by allowing electricity generated during periods of low demand to be stored and deployed when demand and costs are highest. He highlighted the technology's potential to improve grid efficiency, reduce reliance on additional transmission infrastructure, and help address New York's projected energy capacity challenges.