Ordinance 14.72.26 - Battery Energy Storage Systems USDO Amendment
Albany
Description
An amendment to the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance to establish regulations, tiers, and permitted zones for battery energy storage systems.
Impact summary
Establishes clear guidelines for where energy storage systems can be located, requiring conditional use permits and major development plan reviews for large installations.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Sep 16, 2026
An ordinance amending the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance to permit battery energy storage systems.
Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee - Aug 18, 2026
An ordinance amending the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance to establish citywide zoning and safety regulations for Tier 1 and Tier 2 battery energy storage systems.
Related issues (1)
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