Battery energy storage at Hampton Jitney Calverton terminal
Town of Riverhead
Summary
Two final resolutions would grant special permits for battery storage systems in Calverton — one for Hampton Jitney's electric bus fleet, one in the EPCAL industrial area with a landscaping waiver under discussion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct town cost; the systems support grid reliability and, at Hampton Jitney, future electric bus charging.
The applicants and their energy resilience needs.
Nearby residents and firefighters if an incident occurs before local hazmat readiness is complete.
Mentions & discussions (8)
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Town Board Work Session - Jun 4, 2026
The town is exploring a Mainspring linear generator to cut Town Hall's electric costs from about $18,000 a month to $4,200 — over $150,000 in annual savings. The $1.31 million project would be offset by a $393,000 federal direct-pay incentive, with a six-year payback and a 20-year performance guarantee.
Town Board Work Session - Apr 16, 2026
Two final resolutions would grant special permits for battery storage systems in Calverton — one for Hampton Jitney's electric bus fleet, one in the EPCAL industrial area with a landscaping waiver under discussion.
Planning Board - Mar 5, 2026
Hampton Jitney wants to install a battery system at its bus terminal to store solar power, cut energy costs, and charge its first electric buses. The board heard detailed testimony on fire safety and closed the public hearing, but hasn't voted on the site plan yet.
Town Board - Feb 18, 2026
Two battery storage projects — a 5 MW system in the Calverton industrial park and a smaller behind-the-meter system at Hampton Jitney to support future electric bus charging — went through public hearings. Fire-safety experts detailed state code compliance, fire department training and decommissioning plans; both hearings stay open for written comments until March 2.
Planning Board - Feb 5, 2026
A small 1,000 kWh battery system at the Calverton bus terminal will pair with rooftop solar to cut energy costs and prep for electric buses. A fire zone replacing six parking spaces was discussed; a public hearing is set for March.
Town Board - Jan 21, 2026
Two battery storage projects (Hampton Jitney on Edwards Ave, 221 Scott Ave) cleared their environmental review and are headed to public hearings. Residents want the town's hazmat unit fully operational first.
Town Board Work Session - Jan 15, 2026
Two battery storage projects are moving toward public hearings, but Councilwoman Merrifield won't back them until Riverhead's own hazmat team is operational. Until then, Manorville volunteer firefighters would respond and could be required to stay on scene 30-plus hours after a fire.
Related development
Hampton Jitney BESS Site Plan
Mostly on-site use for bus electrification with limited grid export; fire-safety training for Riverhead and mutual aid departments was pledged.
221 Scott Avenue Energy Storage System
The project would add grid storage capacity in an industrial area with extensive fire-safety measures; no public opposition was voiced at the hearing.
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