Approximately 100 Construction Jobs
Far Away From Residential Neighborhoods
The humidor project location was carefully selected to be far away from residential neighborhoods. The closest neighborhood is 4,000 feet from the proposed site. It is also located in an industrial area between a freeway and rail line, near other energy infrastructure.
Project Overview
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Provides back up power equivalent to 300,000 homes to help maintain grid reliability during extreme events, keeping the lights on and ACs running
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Utilizes already disturbed and industrial zoned land between two highways and a railroad
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Will not use any groundwater and will use only LA County Public Works water
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Creates approximately 100 high paying union jobs
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Employs two to three full time workers during operations
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Anticipate $100,000 annually in projected direct investment to Acton community initiatives and approximately $2,000,000 annually in new tax base to support critical public infrastructure like schools, fire departments and police departments.
Improving the Grid
The project will store up to 400 Megawatts of energy, which can be used to power 300,000 homes for up to 8 hours per day.
Battery Storage Technology has Rapidly Advanced
A modern, tested, cutting-edge proven approach to fire safety
Hecate employs robust, nationally tested and certified state-of-the-art battery storage technologies to address fire concerns and make this project safe for the local conditions and climate of Acton.
Community Benefits
Going Above and Beyond
Employs 2-3 Full Time Workers During Operation
$40-70 Million in Tax Revenue over the Life of the Project
Acton Benefits
To be a good neighbor to the Acton community, we want to ensure Acton directly benefits from the project. For every 1 MW of capacity in operation, Hecate Energy will invest $250 annually in local Acton community efforts.
We Want to Hear From You
Community engagement is a key pillar to any Hecate project. Please reach out and continue the conversation.
PHONE
(312)-722-5902
About Us
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