The Hauppauge Community Action Committee is a community-led group formed to bring together Hauppauge residents, parents, first responders, and local stakeholders to share verified information, coordinate outreach, and engage in productive dialogue around local development, safety, and planning issues.

Our mission is to advocate for responsible, transparent decision-making that prioritizes public safety, environmental protection, and the overall well-being of the Hauppauge community. Through education, collaboration, and constructive action, we work to ensure residents are informed, heard, and empowered to participate in decisions that impact their lives.

Our Mission

Our Vision

We envision a Hauppauge where:

• Local development decisions are made with full transparency

• Public safety and environmental protection are non-negotiable priorities

• Residents are meaningfully informed and engaged

• Collaboration between officials, first responders, experts, and the public is standard practice

Our goal is long-term civic engagement — not reactionary advocacy.

Background & Formation

HCAC was formed in response to a proposed utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods, schools, and critical infrastructure in Hauppauge.

While recognizing the importance of advancing clean energy and grid reliability, community members raised concerns regarding:

• Lithium-ion battery fire risks and thermal runaway events

• Emergency response readiness and first responder safety

• Potential environmental impacts, including groundwater and air quality

• Siting decisions near densely populated areas

HCAC was created to provide structure, verified information, and coordinated civic engagement around these issues.

Community context of the proposed BESS site in Hauppauge.

The proposed BESS project site in relation to surrounding homes, schools, and essential community infrastructure.

Core Principles

HCAC operates under the following foundational principles:

• Collaboration

  We work constructively with residents, local officials, first responders, and subject-matter experts.

• Transparency

  We advocate for clear communication, open documentation, and public access to information.

• Public Safety First
  Community safety, environmental protection, and long-term well-being must guide decision-making.

• Fact-Based Engagement
  We prioritize verified research, documented evidence, and professional input.

• Respectful Dialogue
  We maintain a calm, policy-focused tone and encourage productive conversation.

Leadership & Structure

Community-led. Organized. Transparent.

How We Operate

Who We Are

Hauppauge Residents

Long-time and new residents committed to responsible planning.

Parents

Local Stakeholders

Concerned Community Members

Advisory & Subject-Matter Input

Community Outreach & Engagement

Research & Documentation Review

Coordinated Leadership Team

Advocating for the safety and long-term well-being of local families.

Community members with civic engagement experience.

Residents engaged in constructive dialogue and information-sharing.

Formal advisory partnerships may be established with professionals.

Organizes meetings, updates, and public participation efforts.

Compiles expert reports and verified information.

Guides outreach, research review, and communication efforts.

Rooted in civic responsibility and community engagement.

Community-Led & Non-Partisan

HCAC operates independently and is not aligned with any political party, campaign, or special interest group.

Our commitment is to responsible planning, public safety, and transparent civic engagement that supports the long-term health of the Hauppauge community.

Led by Hauppauge residents and local stakeholders.

Independent of political parties, campaigns, or special interests.

Focused on transparency, safety, and long-term community well-being

Public Safety & Responsible Planning

Non-Partisan

Community-Driven