# Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Energy Storage Projects

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has authorized major battery energy storage projects in Highland County, Ohio, including a 300-megawatt system by Hecate Energy and a 200-megawatt facility by Barr Energy. These approvals signal significant investment in energy infrastructure within the region. Concurrently, the Highland County Board of Commissioners has approved multiple contracts and resolutions related to hospital tax assessments, infrastructure loans, and professional services, reflecting active local government procurement and infrastructure development efforts.

- **Why this matters:** Energy infrastructure contractors and developers should consider opportunities arising from large-scale battery storage projects authorized by OPSB in Highland County.
- Local government procurement professionals are actively engaging in contracts for pharmaceutical services, equipment leasing, and infrastructure improvements, indicating diverse contracting needs.
- Companies providing energy project development, infrastructure services, and professional support may find new business prospects in Highland County's expanding infrastructure initiatives.
- Procurement planners should note the involvement of multiple vendors and the potential for multi-year contracts in the region's public sector projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB)
- Highland County Board of Commissioners
- State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
- Highland County Airport Authority

### Vendors
- Hecate Energy (project developer)
- Barr Energy (project developer)
- ODJ Limited (contractor for vault door removal)
- Polaris Services of Warrington, LLC/PolarisRx (pharmaceutical services provider)
- Canon U.S.A. Inc. (equipment lessor)

### Sources
- [Power Siting Board releases updates - The Times Gazette](https://www.timesgazette.com/2026/09/23/power-siting-board-releases-updates) - The Times Gazette