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Public urges moratorium, soil testing and tighter rules for battery storage after Moss Landing fire
Summary
Several residents called on the board to adopt an emergency moratorium and to require independent safety reviews and soil testing for grid‑scale lithium battery storage projects following the Moss Landing facility fire.
Multiple community members used public comment at the Feb. 11 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting to urge the board to adopt an emergency moratorium on grid‑scale lithium battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the county while staff and independent experts evaluate siting and safety standards.
Speakers referenced the recent Moss Landing facility fire and said the county should follow Monterey County’s lead in seeking extensive independent review. Public commenters asked the county to…
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