Battery Storage and Energy Storage Systems: How They Work, How We Benefit

Venue

Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, Info Commons

Address

10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY

Dates and Times

February 26, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Collaborators

A panel of experts will include:

• Claudia Villar-Leeman, Senior Manager at the New York Battery Storage and Energy Storage Technology Consortium
• Bill Oberkehr, Program Manager for Clean Energy Siting at the New York Energy Research and Development Authority
• Michael Menser, Professor of Philosophy in Brooklyn College’s Urban Sustainability Hub

Activity Description

This event will feature a panel of experts discussing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and their impact on neighborhoods. Topics will include how BESS affects electricity bills, vulnerability to blackouts, the ability to choose heat pumps or car chargers, and safety. Attendees can get their questions answered by the experts.

Language

English