August 11, 2026
Hauppauge Fire District issues a Press Release calling for the Town of Islip to extend the moratorium banning BESS facilities in our township.
(The current moratorium is set to expire in September 2026)
August 3, 2026
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine supporting the Hauppauge Fire District opposing the proposed BESS Facility
July 31, 2026
Suffolk County Fire District supports the Hauppauge Fire District opposition to the proposed BESS Facility
June 5, 2026
Suffolk County Water Authority files a lawsuit against the developers, operators and equipment manufacturers associated with the East Hampton BESS due to water contamination.