In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around a proposed battery energy storage facility located off Highway 3, which aims to enhance energy reliability for League City residents. The facility, designed to store enough electricity to power 40,000 homes for six hours, is set to be built on a 15-acre industrial zone, with no impact on the adjacent 4.5 acres of commercially zoned land.

The project will involve a significant investment of $7 million in earthwork to elevate the site by approximately five feet, addressing concerns about the low-lying area. To manage stormwater runoff effectively, the design includes multiple retention ponds that will capture water from neighboring properties, ensuring it does not accumulate in the center of the site.

Visual impact was a key concern raised by local residents. The facility will be largely obscured from view due to its distance from the highway and the implementation of visual barriers, including a perimeter wall and vegetative screening. Additionally, two significant oak trees identified during site studies will be preserved, with plans to register them with the League City Historical Society.

Communication with the League City Fire Department has been ongoing since August 2022, focusing on safety measures such as site design, fire hydrant placement, and access for emergency services.

The public hearing segment of the meeting commenced shortly after the presentation, indicating community engagement in the decision-making process regarding the facility.