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GCI Energy is proposing a 100 megawatt battery storage facility in Brighton, NY, which could power around 100,000 homes and is strategically located near major transmission lines. A public hearing is ongoing, with the project offering financial benefits to the town, including a one-time payment of $250,000 and in-lieu-of-tax payments to support local park initiatives. However, concerns about noise, fire risks, and environmental impacts have been raised, prompting GCI to commit to training local emergency responders for safety.