Factual BESS
A resource for planners & policymakers
Facts, Not Fear
Facts, Not Fear
May 2026 -Reno County, Kansas
County Commissioners and City Council Members are inundated with residents concerned over Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Reno County. Local groups and out of County activists are fanning the flames.
Are batteries a massive fire hazard, or are they an enhancement that can offer communities a more efficient grid, and reduced overall costs? Can they be a good neighbor? Can they be safely deployed?
This website is dedicated to providing factual answers to those questions, and more.