Renewable energy storage projects snubbed by rural councillors
Rural councillors refused support to three companies aiming to build batteries for storing renewable energy, saying they want more reassurances the projects — each multiple hectares in size — won't unduly impact West Carleton-March residents or present an unacceptable risk.
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Rural councillors refused support to three companies aiming to build batteries for storing renewable energy, saying they want more reassurances the projects — each multiple hectares in size — won't unduly impact West Carleton-March residents or present an unacceptable risk.