NEWS & UPDATES

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.