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Board rejects county support for AB 303 after split public debate over battery storage siting
Summary
Supervisors rejected a motion to support Assembly Bill 303, which would limit state fast‑track approval for private battery energy storage systems and set buffer rules; the motion failed 1–3 after extended public comment and competing views on local control and fire risk.
Supervisor Jim Desmond asked the Board of Supervisors to support Assembly Bill 303, state legislation that would remove private battery energy storage systems (BESS) from the California Energy Commission’s expedited approval process and impose siting and buffer requirements for larger projects. After extended public comment and debate, the board voted not to support the bill.
Supervisor Jim Desmond said AB 303 would close a state loophole that allows private BESS…
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