Hudson Valley homeowners are pushing back against a lithium battery storage farm near their homes, a key part of New York's plan to meet aggressive energy goals.
MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- As New York tries to meet aggressive green energy goals, Hudson Valley homeowners are pushing back against a key part of the state's plan. In the woods behind Roland Ciofrone's home on the border between Somers and Carmel, there are plans to store lithium batteries. 'There's my bedroom over there. I'm sleeping 250 and 275 feet from these things. Doesn't make me too happy,' said Ciofrone. He and his neighbors are giving it a big thumbs down.
Homeowners worry batteries could start firesHomeowners are pushing back because last year there were three fires at lithium battery facilities, including one in Orange County.The fires can be difficult to extinguish and burn for days. 'Two hundred feet from someone's property line, that's pretty scary. A big plume of smoke in the air, god forbid something ever like this happen,' said Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano.
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