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3 FAQs about Ottawa 5G solar container communication station flow battery construction project

Is Ottawa looking at regulatory changes around battery energy storage facilities?

Ottawa is looking at regulatory changes around these types of facilities. (Ross D. Franklin/The Associated Press) UPDATED: City councillors unanimously approved the new rules for battery energy storage facilities at their meeting on Feb. 12, 2025.

Can a battery facility be built in Ottawa?

According to the new rules, companies looking to build a battery facility will have to show Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) that effective fire and safety risk management has been incorporated into the design. Companies will be required to install fire prevention and suppression systems, and provide OFS with site-specific training.

Is there a Bess project in West Ottawa?

Yes, there are two transmission scale BESS projects proposed in rural west Ottawa. One in West Carleton-March (Ward 5) and the other is in Rideau-Jock (Ward 21). Are there land use impacts associated with BESS? There are different types and sizes of BESS.

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