Briefing by Port Authority Regarding Energy Storage Batteries

On September 18, 2025, OANA hosted a virtual meeting with the Port Authority of New York and Calibrant Energy about a new Battery Energy Storage System planned for LaGuardia Airport.

Here are some key takeaways from the meeting:

• The plan is to bring 4 MW of solar and 10 MW of battery storage to LaGuardia.
• Energy will be sourced from solar, not just the grid.
• A key battery site will be near the Riker’s Island Bridge and Elmjack Ballfield.
• The batteries charge when energy use is low (like at night) and release power when demand is high, helping cut down on dirty peaker plants.
• Port Authority and FDNY say these systems are safe and strictly regulated. NYC hasn’t had a single battery storage fire event since 2019.

OANA welcomes the project’s potential to reduce air pollution in our neighborhood.

Interested to learn more?
We’ve posted the full recording of the briefing below. Please check it out and leave a comment on YouTube, or email us at Feedback@oana-ny.org with any comments.