ARAc briefs: Site Plan Control bylaw amendments for BESS, Delegating minor zoning applications
CITY HALL – The Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) approved amendments to the city’s Site Plan Control Bylaw.
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City looking at adjusting Zoning Bylaw for BESS facilities
CITY HALL – City staff are looking at adding a new definition and a new section to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to provide land use policy direction for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities.
Read moreLetter: Opposing BESS part of problem
Thank you to the Ashworths for the detailed letter in support of the BESS installation proposed for the area of the corner of Homesteaders Road and Galetta Side Road. They provide a well reasoned explanation of the importance and safety of this facility, and a good sense of the risks and benefits.
Read moreLetter: Thoughts on the anti-BESS petition
In situations where new technology is proposed it is human nature to oppose the change.
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Bessie McGuire (nee Bowman)
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APWC submits BESS opposition petition
KINBURN – Last week a community group opposed to a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility proposed for the community officially organized, and today (Aug. 14) the Alliance to Protect West Carleton (APWC) submitted a more than 630-name strong petition to city hall as their first official act.
Read moreOFA: BESS recommendations
OPINION – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is keeping an eye on the proliferation of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities proposed for rural Ontario, and has some recommendations for the process going forward.
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Local anti-Fitzroy BESS group organizes
FITZROY HARBOUR – While July is usually a quiet month for non-profit organizations, a community group opposed to a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility planned near Fitzroy Harbour and Galetta hosted three meetings; came up with an official organization name; and raised public awareness on the issue.
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Residents meet July 3 to talk Fitzroy BESS
GALETTA – A group or residents opposed to the $650 million Fitzroy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project proposed for the corner of Galetta Side and Homesteaders roads met for the first time July 3 to plan a course of action.
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Group opposed to Fitzroy BESS getting organized July 3
GALETTA – Despite municipal objection, last May the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) approved a large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility to proceed – a $650 million project earmarked for Homesteaders Road near the Galetta Side Road.
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