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The Town Board of Rochester, New York, intends to implement a moratorium on lithium-ion battery energy storage facilities pending the development of local regulations. Supervisor Erin Enouen highlighted the importance of distinguishing between small-scale personal storage systems and larger utility-scale projects.

The Board plans to review a zoning draft to assess the viability of utility-scale facilities, given the absence of local substations and potential for advances in transmission technology. Discussions indicated that open space in Rochester could attract developers if regulations allow.