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San Juan Capistrano council adopts resolution opposing proposed 250‑MW battery storage project
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a staff‑recommended resolution opposing NG North America’s proposed 250‑megawatt battery energy storage facility on Saddleback Church property, citing public‑safety, environmental and local‑control concerns and directing staff to submit the opposition into the California Energy Commission docket.
San Juan Capistrano — The City Council on June 3 unanimously adopted a resolution formally opposing NG North America’s proposal to build a 250‑megawatt commercial battery energy storage facility (BESS) on land owned by Saddleback Church.
Assistant City Manager Matisse Reischl told the council the city had previously denied the project in 2022 and that the applicant later sought approval from the California Energy Commission (CEC), a move that bypassed local land‑use control. Reischl said staff recommended the resolution because of public‑safety risks, proximity…
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