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There’s no upside to a Battery Energy Storage System (or “BESS”) in our backyard.
Jupiter Power (owned by BlackRock, the multinational investment company) hopes to build a BESS facility near Markleville, Indiana. That means toxic materials—and a multitude of other concerns—near our homes, schools, and farms.
The “No BESS Mess” movement is a grassroots effort aimed at protecting what the people in Adams Township—and all rural America—hold dear.
Say no to the BESS mess in our backyard.
BESS facilities rely on lithium compounds.
Fluorine and lithium are two of the most reactive and dangerous of all chemical elements.
Leaking batteries could devastate local aquifers.
Environmental Impacts
Noise pollution. BESS facilities emit a constant humming noise that can impact neighboring homes.
Vibrations from a BESS facility can penetrate the windows/walls of homes, impacting health and productivity.
Light pollution. BESS facilities must be properly lit at night, leading to light pollution for neighbors.
Quality of Life Effects
There are NO long-term studies on the public health or environmental impacts of BESS facilities.
In the event of a BESS fire, winds can blow toxic ash over long distances and cause soil and water contamination.
Health & Safety Concerns
Lithium-ion batteries are prone to overheating, swelling, and electrolyte leakage.
Thermal runaway can lead to explosions and fires within seconds.
BESS fires can’t be extinguished. The best practice is to let them burn out.
Toxic “forever chemicals” and harmful gases are released during a thermal event.
Fire Risks
BESS facilities directly affect the aesthetics of neighborhoods, farmland, and pastureland.
Property values are estimated to drop ~10-30% or more, depending on how close you live in relation to a BESS facility.
Land/Property Devaluation
