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Monterey County to begin public process for battery energy storage ordinance after Vistra fire
Summary
County housing and community development staff announced a county-led effort to draft zoning regulations for battery energy storage systems and will begin community meetings starting March 18 to gather public input and review overlap with building, fire and utility rules.
Monterey County staff said they will prepare a county ordinance to regulate battery energy storage systems after last year’s Vistra Energy battery fire and will begin a public engagement process next week.
Craig Spencer, director of Monterey County Housing and Community Development, said the Board of Supervisors has directed staff to prepare zoning regulations that would be specific to battery energy…
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