BESS Progress Without Long Delays: reLI’s Stance in Islip

Renewable Energy Long Island (reLI) opposed the Town of Islip’s proposed 12-month moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), advocating instead for a shorter review period that allows for careful research, zoning review, and community engagement.

Meanwhile, towns like Riverhead and Brookhaven are moving forward with utility-scale BESS projects—a 60 MW facility in Calverton and a 110 MW project in Holtsville—demonstrating that municipalities can responsibly expand clean energy while adhering to updated fire safety standards and addressing community concerns.