Large-scale battery storage isn’t new, but as more projects appear across Massachusetts, residents are asking the right questions: Why do we need this? Is it safe? They deserve clear answers. The truth is, battery storage technology is safer than ever and one of the most effective tools we have to make our electricity cheaper and more reliable.

Our demand for electricity is growing quickly. The regional grid operator, ISO New England, expects electricity use to grow by 11% over the next decade, and that’s not even accounting for the expansion of AI and data centers that are expected to drive electricity demand (and prices) up further. That’s more than our aging electric grid can handle, raising the risk of blackouts. It’s also part of why our energy bills are rising, a trend we need to ha

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