Story perspectives
Oshtemo Residents Rally Against Battery Storage Facility
10/31/2025
40 3
1 of 1
Story summary
- Oshtemo Township residents oppose a proposed battery storage facility by NewEdge Renewable Power, citing fire hazards.
- At the October 28 board meeting, about 50 attendees voiced safety concerns.
- Township officials noted that a 2023 state law limits local control over such projects, and Comstock Township faces similar challenges.
- Township Supervisor Cheri Bell and attorney James Porter criticized the legislation for undermining community authority.
