Thermal Runaway, Toxic Fires & Chinese Batteries: Van Zandt County's Stand with Nancy White

I sit down with Nancy White, a dedicated resident and advocate from Van Zandt County, Texas (and president of LEAF), to discuss the growing threats posed by large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in rural communities.Nancy shares the real dangers—from thermal runaway fires and toxic gas releases to failed safety tests, environmental contamination, and national security risks tied to Chinese-made batteries like those from CATL. She details Van Zandt County's ongoing efforts, including temporary restraining orders, moratorium pushes on solar/wind/battery projects, and community activism to protect residents, farmland, and first responders who lack the resources for potential disasters.If you're concerned about renewable energy rollout, grid safety, property values, or local control in Texas, this conversation is a must-watch. Hear firsthand how one county is pushing back against unchecked development.

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