Description
A conditional use permit to construct and operate a large Battery Energy Storage System on a 31-acre agricultural site, which was withdrawn by the applicant.
Impact summary
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission due to safety, fire, and compatibility concerns.
Applicant
- Name
- Mill Stone Energy Center, LLC
- Address
- 1912 Centerville Turnpike S
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 35
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council (Regular) - Jul 21, 2026
A conditional use permit to construct and operate a large Battery Energy Storage System on a 31-acre agricultural site, which was withdrawn by the applicant.
Planning Commission Meeting - Jun 10, 2026
A conditional use permit for a 31-acre battery energy storage system in Hickory.
Related issues (2)
State Code Alignment for Wireless and Solar Energy Systems
The city was forced by state law to adopt zoning code updates and comprehensive plan changes permitting battery energy storage systems, prompting sharp criticism from council members over the loss of local control.
Millstone Energy Center Battery Storage Proposal
A proposal to build a massive battery energy storage facility in the rural Hickory area sparked intense debate over safety, fire risks, and neighborhood compatibility. While supporters argued the project is essential for grid reliability and clean energy, dozens of local residents and parents strongly opposed it due to proximity to homes, well water concerns, and schools.
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