Atlantic City Electric is preparing to activate its first energy storage system, an emerging technology in electric production, at the site of a decommissioned substation in Beach Haven .

With only a about dozen feet separating the system from homes, residents fear the battery energy storage system , which is comprised of lithium materials, may be dangerous in a fire or emergency.

Beach Haven Mayor Colleen Lambert said the company has resisted borough officials’ requests to delay the project and address potential risks. Borough officials were told the plant could begin storing energy as early as this week.

Atlantic City Electric says safety features are installed into the system to prevent potential large-scale fires.

“I’m sure every town that had one installed didn’t think that..

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