Newsroom – Ulster County Clean Energy

Terra-Gen’s Submission of Environmental Report Advances Town of Ulster Review of Proposed Battery Energy Storage Project

August 25, 2026

Comprehensive Draft Environmental Impact Statement Gauges Potential Impacts and Solutions, All to Enhance Safety and Reliable Power TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2026 — Terra-Gen has submitted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to the Town of Ulster Town Board for a proposed battery energy storage project at 430 Hurley Ave. The system is designed to supply electricity to approximately 200,000 to 250,000 households for four hours, providing reliability and resiliency for the power grid by providing up to 1,000 megawatt-hours of stored energy. The

Mailer to Community Offers August 2026 Update on Terra-Gen Proposal and Submission of Draft Environmental Impact Statement

August 11, 2026

I’ve seen it firsthand: A battery storage fire poses no threat to area waterways (letter to the editor)

July 31, 2026

I have spent my career responding to emergencies, and I evaluate every risk the same way: against the evidence. So when I hear the claims circulating about battery storage in New York, including on Staten Island, I weigh them the way I weigh any fire risk. One claim now circulating is that a battery facility near waterways could send chemicals like PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ and other contaminants into local waterways. It has not been established that these chemicals are present in these systems

California Battery Incidents Demonstrate Effective Safety Systems Under Real-World Conditions

May 11, 2026

By Mark Turner – Recent reporting on Terra-Gen incidents at our California facility has raised understandable questions and we want to ensure the public has the full picture. The residents of Ulster, Hurley and Kingston deserve clear, factual answers. These incidents reinforce the information we’ve shared about how modern battery systems perform safely under real-world conditions. The question worth asking is not whether energy infrastructure can ever experience an incident. No technology can guarantee that — not natural gas pipelines, not electrical substations, not the

Submit Comments by March 10, 2026 on Scope of Work for Draft Environmental Impact Statement

February 26, 2026

Thank you to speakers offering comments during the Town of Ulster’s scoping public hearing Feb. 23 and 24, 2026, on Terra-Gen’s application to operate a battery energy storage system. The purpose of the scoping session was to receive public comment on the Draft Scope of Work for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The Town of Ulster will accept written comments until 5 p.m. on March 10, 2026 via email or in person at Town Hall. Email ulstersupervisor@townofulster.ny.gov and the town clerk, sreavy@townofulster.ny.gov, or visit 1

Public Invited to Comment on Scoping Process

February 13, 2026

The Town of Ulster Town Board has commenced a 60-day period for public comments regarding the scope of work for a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Terra-Gen’s battery energy storage project proposed by Terra-Gen. The public can offer comments on what should be reviewed during a public session Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Drive, Lake Katrine. Learn more

Terra-Gen and Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council Reach Agreement to Use Local Union Labor During Construction

January 23, 2026

Ratification Underscores Trades Council’s Confidence in Safety of Battery Energy Storage System Planned for Town of Ulster TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2026 – Terra-Gen and the Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ensuring Hudson Valley unions represented by the Trades Council will build a battery energy storage system (BESS) Terra-Gen has proposed in the Town of Ulster. “The Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council believes this BESS will benefit the Hudson Valley for

Column: Safety and Community Well-Being at Core of Terra-Gen’s Proposed BESS

November 10, 2025

Safety and Community Well-Being at Core of Terra-Gen’s Proposed Battery Energy Storage System in Town of Ulster For nearly two decades, Terra-Gen has developed, built and operated energy projects that benefit communities and future generations. Our proposed 250-MW battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the former John A. Coleman Catholic High School site in the Town of Ulster will be no exception. Community safety and well-being remain our top priority. We value the community’s input and have carefully considered residents’ concerns. When built to New

Terra-Gen Response to Community Member

November 10, 2025

The following response to a community member’s email regarding private wells and property values shows the detailed approach and consistent care Terra-Gen will prioritize in managing a Battery Energy Storage System in the Town of Ulster. Terra-Gen Response to Community Member re: Private Wells, Property Value and Protecting Health and Safety The following response to a community member’s email shows the detailed approach and consistent care Terra-Gen will prioritize in managing a Battery Energy Storage System in the Town of Ulster. If you’re interested, I’d

Mailer to Community Offers Update on Terra-Gen Proposal

November 3, 2025

View it here.