The only independent, nonprofit news organization solely dedicated to reporting on the Adirondack Park.

Through its news reporting and analysis, the nonprofit Adirondack Explorer furthers the wise stewardship, public enjoyment for all, community vitality, and lasting protection of the Adirondack park.

Magazine

Subscribe to our print magazine

Donations

Support our journalism

national grid

Latest Story

A yellow sign saying "No lithium battery farm in Raquette Lake" sits by the road.

Long Lake board speaks out against proposed microgrid

By Chloe Bennett

The proposed Raquette Lake project is ongoing, says National Grid

All Stories

These battery modules, supplied by the battery company BYD, show a similar-sized project to the one proposed in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The batteries look like a long trailer on concrete mounts.

20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

Raquette Lake is gearing up to host a microgrid, a battery storage facility that could help service National Grid customers to Old Forge.

Magazine

Donations

Newsletter

national grid

Long Lake board speaks out against proposed microgrid

20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake

Explore all topics

Explore the Adirondack Region

Old Forge

Gore Mountain

High Peaks

Lake Champlain

Lake George

Hamilton County

Saranac Lake

Keene

Schroon Lake

Tupper Lake

Whiteface Mountain

St. Lawrence County