County will consider a battery storage feasibility study grant
On Aug. 24, Teton County commissioners will vote on submitting a grant application to study battery energy storage at four big county facilities, aimed at cutting peak electric demand and long-term operating costs.
Teton County’s Board of County Commissioners will decide Aug. 24 whether to approve a grant application for a Battery Energy Storage Systems feasibility study, focused on the county’s four largest electricity users, the Recreation Center, Administration Building, General Services Building, and the under construction Justice Center. The point is to see if batteries that “load shed” during peak times could cut peak demand by 30 to 50 percent and reduce ongoing utility costs for taxpayers. grant packet
The application describes a roughly five month study process once a grant is awarded, starting with a request for proposals and ending with a report that could guide future battery installations. In the packet’s example, the Recreation Center is estimated to save up to 200 kW of peak demand and about $1,708 per month in demand charges at current rates, while also making better use of an under construction 290 kW solar array on site. grant packet
Background
Teton County seeks a $38,812 grant (plus $7,400 match) for a BESS feasibility study to cut peak energy demand, emissions, and costs at major facilities, with board consideration set for August 24, 2026.
Latest: 2026-08-24 — Board of County Commissioners scheduled to consider grant application for BESS Feasibility Study, requesting $38,812 from the Community Energy Leverage Fund with a $7,400 local match, for a total budget of $46,212.
curated as of 2026-08-22
Teton County seeks $160,000 from ECW and $50,000 in matching funds for a $210,000 Powderhorn Park Ballfield LED lighting project, with a grant decision expected October 28, 2026.
Latest: 2026-10-28 — Expected decision date for Community Energy Reduction Fund grant award for Powderhorn Park Ballfield LED lighting project.
curated as of 2026-08-24
Teton County will install 55 Level 2 and up to 40 DC Fast Charging stations by end of 2027, funded by a $486,000 USDOT grant as part of a $5.5M regional award, with phased installations starting in 2026.
Latest: 2028-01-16 — Final federal grant deadline for all permitting, construction, installation, and validation.
curated as of 2026-08-13
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Consideration of Grant Application for Community Energy Reduction Fund for Battery Energy Storage Systems Feasibility Study Packet | packet |