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Bridgewater is reviewing a proposal for a battery energy storage system (BESS) that would be built on Somerset County-owned land. The BESS, designed by American Power Ventures and Rockland APV Bridgewater, would utilize nearly three acres near the county's transportation center, storing 20 megawatts of electricity to power 20,000 homes for four hours.

The project aims to supply power to the PJM Interconnection and improve grid reliability during peak demand. The next zoning board hearing is scheduled for April 14, with lease options potentially spanning 20 to 25 years if approved.