Developer Cancels Plans For Battery Energy Storage Facility In Granby

GRANBY, CT — A developer has canceled plans for a battery energy storage facility in Granby, officials announced Monday.

Key Capture Energy, LLC has notified the Connecticut Siting Council that it has surrendered its approval to construct a Battery Energy Storage System at 100 Salmon Brook Street in Granby, according to officials.

In its notification, officials said Key Capture confirmed that it will no longer pursue the project.

The project faced steep opposition in Granby.

“The Board of Selectmen would like to thank everyone involved in helping to achieve this result,” according to a statement on the town’s website. “The Board would especially like to thank: Town Manager Mike Walsh, our attorneys David Sherwood, Robert DeCrescenzo and Jesse Langer; our subject matter experts Kate Bednaz, John Oates and Mark Gottlieb; and the many citizens who provided testimony, information and support.

“The abandonment of the project is a testament to our ability to work together as a community. Our collective efforts have gone a long way towards protecting our environment, our water supply and the safety of our first responders, citizens and businesses.

“Great work, Granby.

“-- First Selectman, Mark Fiorentino, and Selectwoman Peggy Chapple”

Key Capture Energy shared the following statement regarding its decision to withdraw the project:

"Key Capture Energy (KCE) looked forward to building a battery energy storage facility in Granby to help ensure Connecticut residents had a stable and reliable electric grid. While KCE was confident in a positive outcome from the appeal process, due to changes in state programs affecting battery energy storage, KCE is no longer pursuing this project."