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Orange County board directs staff to draft battery energy storage system guidelines after public safety concerns
Summary
The board unanimously directed staff to research and draft development guidelines and standards for lithium battery energy storage facilities in unincorporated Orange County, following public comment citing fire risks, proximity to schools, and suggestions about fire suppression options.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 8 directed county staff to research and prepare proposed development guidelines and standards for battery energy storage systems (BESS), a move prompted by recent incidents and public safety concerns.
Supervisor Katrina Foley introduced the item noting local incidents — including a July lithium battery fire — and said the goal is to create model planning standards for unincorporated areas.…
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