Walton Weighs Moratorium on Battery Storage as Safety Concerns Surface

Council members cite lithium fire risks, regulatory gaps and uncertainty over DEP-owned land

Posted 3/5/26

WALTON - Walton council members on Feb. 10 opened a pointed discussion on whether to impose a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems, with Councilmember Luis Rodriguez-Betancourt …

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