New Texas law threatens viability of battery energy systems

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By Leah GardenJun 12, 2025, 11:59 am
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3809 into law on May 29, mandating that all battery energy storage systems (BESS) facilities be decommissioned at the end of their lifecycle. This law, which takes effect on September 1, applies to both standalone BESS facilities and those co-located with solar and…

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