At the October 2, 2025 Town Board meeting, Councilman Duane Bogardus argued Wilton’s solar law should be amended to prohibit any stand-alone lithium battery energy storage facilities—not just those attached to solar projects—citing a June incident in Stillwater and concerns about fires, toxic fumes and long-term cleanup obligations; staff were asked to review the law but no specific amendment text
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At the October 2, 2025 Town Board meeting, Councilman Duane Bogardus argued Wilton’s solar law should be amended to prohibit any stand-alone lithium battery energy storage facilities—not just those attached to solar projects—citing a June incident in Stillwater and concerns about fires, toxic fumes and long-term cleanup obligations; staff were asked to review the law but no specific amendment text
Councilman Duane Bogardus has called for a sweeping ban on all stand-alone lithium battery storage facilities in Wilton, following safety concerns from a recent Stillwater incident. Is blanket prohibition the solution, or does it stifle technological progress?