PROTECT HAGERMAN
STOP THE JUPITER ENERGY BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM
TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS:
Thank you for standing with us against the Jupiter Energy B.E.S.S.! Thanks to the massive backlash from the public, the project has been put on hold "for now", to quote an email sent to Gooding County Planning and Zoning by Jupiter Energy.
While we would like to say that the fight is over, we have no guarantees at present that the Jupiter Energy project will not be resurrected in some way, or that another "renewable energy" project that adversely affects our area will not be fast-tracked by unscrupulous companies and/or members of the state government.
As such, we remain vigilant regarding any new developments, and will keep you informed if and when they occur. We recommend subscribing to our newsletter so that you will be the first to know any important information that emerges. This site will remain active as we continue to monitor the Jupiter Energy B.E.S.S situation and others.
A company called Jupiter Energy is currently leasing a piece of land just outside of Hagerman, Idaho--along Route 30, near Justice Grade--to explore building
a Battery Energy Storage System (B.E.S.S) on the site.
Battery Energy Storage Systems are fraught with SERIOUS RISKS to the local area.
THE RISKS INCLUDE:
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
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B.E.S.S. systems are prone to overheating and combustion, causing rapidly-spreading fires called THERMAL RUNAWAYS.
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These fires are accompanied by extremely high temperatures (up to 1832 degrees F), toxic fumes, and the risk of explosions.
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In such cases, surrounding residents need to be evacuated on an emergency basis.
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Structural damage to surrounding homes can also occur due to the extreme heat.
DANGER TO FIREFIGHTERS
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Local fire brigades require specialized equipment and training in order to be prepared for the extremely challenging aspects of this type of emergency. STANDARD FIRE CONTAIMENT MEASURES WILL NOT WORK.
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Southern Idaho’s firefighters are already fully extended in the prevention of wildfires.
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Most of them are volunteers, their lives are NOT expendable, and their budgets are constrained.
NOXIOUS GASES
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Toxic gases such as Lithium hexa-fluoro-phosphate, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide can be released by the storage cells.
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These are asphyxiating gases that are heavier than air and remain at ground level where they damage human health, soil and water - to say nothing of the severe risk this represents for our firefighters.
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These gases can be released for SEVERAL HOURS PRIOR to the start of a fire.
Links to additional information on B.E.S.S. risks:
https://tinyurl.com/mrcw5m79
https://vigilexenergy.com/fire-explosion-hazards-for-bess/
https://www.genre.com/us/knowledge/publications/2021/october/pmint21-3-en
https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/bess-battery-storage-hazardous-material/
https://www.alsym.com/blog/the-danger-of-lithium-ion-batteries-in-cities-and-suburbs/
https://storagewiki.epri.com/index.php/BESS_Failure_Incident_Database
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/IAFF_DOE_ResidentialESSConsiderations_Final.pdf
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S095042302200208X
https://www.fema.gov/fr/case-study/emerging-hazards-battery-energy-storage-system-fires
https://libertyinactiontexas.com/bess-facilities-are-a-huge-problem/
https://www.genre.com/us/knowledge/publications/2021/october/pmint21-3-en
In light of the many serious dangers associated with BESS facilities, as well as the disruption to the landscape and the ugly eyesore they present, properties within several miles of battery storage facilities lose a tremendous amount of value.
We also need you to contact local authorities by phone and email and ask them to take action, including the following people:
EVERY PHONE CALL AND EMAIL IS VITALLY IMPORTANT!!!
Feel free to refer the people you contact to this website (protecthagerman.com) so that they can educate themselves further about B.E.S.S. Right now, the two most important things you can do are to CONTACT AUTHORITIES and SHOW UP AT THE FINAL PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING on JANUARY 21st 2025 to voice your opposition to this project.
As of now, no special use permit has been submitted to build the B.E.S.S--YET. If the language in the completed ordinance allows conditions for building a B.E.S.S., it will be MUCH harder to prevent this from happening.
If you want to be kept up to date about all new developments regarding the Jupiter B.E.S.S., you can sign up for our Protect Hagerman email list using this link. It's completely free, and we'll only contact you if there's something new to report or to remind you about crucial upcoming events. Your information will not be sold or shared with any third parties.
You can contact Protect Hagerman with any questions by emailing us at info@protecthagerman.com, or by using the form below.
