Community pressure has prompted Washington County to elevate the approval process for Jupiter Energy's proposed 10-acre battery storage facility in rural Hillsboro to a Type III review, necessitating a public hearing. We are organizing to contest the project and advocacy groups like Save Helvetia and 1000 Friends of Oregon are now actively monitoring the situation and supporting our efforts.
Residents in rural Hillsboro voice concerns over a proposed 10-acre battery storage facility by Jupiter Power, citing inadequate public notice and lack of accessible documentation from Washington County. The county's communication is confusing and incomplete, leaving neighbors uncertain about the project's specifics and their rights and options to respond.
Jupiter Power LLC, a Texas-based energy developer backed by BlackRock, has proposed a 10-acre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. The site is currently zoned for agriculture and forest use, raising concerns about potential risks, including fire hazards, toxic gas emissions, and noise pollution.