Battery storage unit fire temporarily closes San Marcos businesses
SAN MARCOS — A battery energy storage unit caught fire early in a shopping center parking lot early Wednesday morning, causing the temporary closure of...
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Escondido keeps battery storage ban while county drafts rules
ESCONDIDO — The City Council on Oct. 1 extended its citywide moratorium on battery energy storage projects, known as BESS, for a final time, carving...
Escondido keeps moratorium on new battery storage facilities
ESCONDIDO — The city will keep its moratorium on new battery energy storage facilities as it works to adopt new safety and workforce standards into...
Op-Ed: Stop these dangerous battery storage sites before it’s too late
A dangerous threat is spreading across California neighborhoods and many residents don’t even know it. Massive lithium-ion battery storage facilities are being fast-tracked into residential...
San Marcos adopts battery energy storage guidelines
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council adopted new guidelines for battery energy storage system facilities this week as residents continue to share concerns...
Permanent county battery storage rules unlikely for at least another year
REGION — As anxiety grows regarding the future of battery energy storage systems in San Diego County, recent discussions by county leaders indicate that permanent...
Escondido extends moratorium on battery energy storage sites
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 20 to extend its moratorium on new battery energy storage systems (BESS) within city limits...
Escondido temporarily bans new battery storage projects
ESCONDIDO — Citing safety concerns, city leaders have imposed a temporary ban on new battery energy storage system facilities, commonly known as BESS, as they...
Supervisors OK battery storage policies but nix moratorium
REGION — Following the lithium battery fire at an Escondido storage facility that prompted evacuation orders and warnings last week, county supervisors on Sept. 11...
Escondido adopts resolution against battery storage sites in city
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has adopted a resolution opposing the installation of large-scale battery energy storage facilities within or near the city limits....
Supervisors to develop safety standards for battery storage sites
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently agreed to develop safety-related standards for battery energy storage facilities in the county’s unincorporated areas....
Eden Valley residents push back against Seguro battery storage project
REGION — Residents of the Eden Valley and Harmony Grove neighborhoods continue efforts to prevent a massive battery storage facility from being built near their...
Escondido to replace Ice-Plex building with battery storage facility
ESCONDIDO — The former Ice-Plex building will be replaced with a 50-megawatt lithium-ion battery storage facility following the Escondido City Council’s recent approval. The City...
Proposed battery storage site in Eden Valley prompts local worries
ESCONDIDO — A proposed battery energy storage facility near Escondido has some residents worried about its proximity to their homes, horses and other farm animals...
Solar, battery storage coming to Carlsbad school district
As part of Measure HH, the $265 million school bond passed on Nov. 6, Carlsbad Unified School District will invest in solar panels and battery...