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Orange County imposes 90‑day moratorium on new large‑scale battery energy storage projects
Summary
The Board adopted an uncodified urgency ordinance placing a 90‑day moratorium on permitting large‑scale battery energy storage systems in unincorporated Orange County so staff and OCFA can draft siting and safety regulations; public testimony included both safety concerns and industry calls for stronger state coordination.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 approved an uncodified urgency ordinance temporarily halting new large‑scale battery energy storage system (BES) projects in unincorporated county areas for 90 days while the county and the Orange County Fire Authority develop safety and siting regulations.
Vice Chair Katrina Foley introduced the supplemental item, saying the county currently lacks zoning rules and safety standards tailored to large‑scale BES projects and that a temporary halt is needed to allow OC Public Works and OCFA to draft appropriate regulations. "We don't have any zoning. We don't have…
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