Plans for Battery Storage Facility in Washington County Could Harm Wildlife, Advocates Say

Plans for battery storage facility in Washington County could harm wildlife, advocates say

The Tualatin Riverkeepers estimate the proposal would impact at least 85 species of birds in the project area.

Environmentalists say Washington County renewable energy project is too near national wildlife refuge

A Florida-based developer has proposed a battery storage project southwest of Portland that could boost the electrical grid’s reliability at a time when demand for more renewable energy is climbing.But local environmental advocates say its location, directly across from the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, could impact wildlife, and they are calling for more transparency and public input.Renewable energy company BrightNight’s proposed No…