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The Florence Town Council unanimously approved two key ordinances August 5th that will pave the way for the LightHorse Energy Storage project, a 400-megawatt battery energy storage system capable of powering approximately 200,000 homes during an eight-hour peak load period.

The council voted 7-0 to adopt both a minor general plan amendment changing the 40.93-acre site from suburban neighborhood to industrial designation while preserving open space along the CAP canal, and a major amendment to the Dobson Farms Planned Unit Development allowing battery energy storage systems as permitted uses.

Community Development Director A.J. Monroe outlined the significance of the decision before the vote, explaining that a no vote would keep the area as suburban neighborhood, while a yes vote would change it to industrial land use under the 2022 general plan.