Morro Bay moves to block new battery plants after fire. ‘We shouldn’t have to live in fear’
The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pause the city’s ability to process new battery plant development ...
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Understanding AB 303: Potential Impacts for California BESS Project Development
A week after a large-scale fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, California Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) ...
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California utility regulator will vote to establish new safety standards for battery energy storage systems
The CPUC will vote on a proposal adopting new safety standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage ...
Metropolitan Water District votes to replace top manager after investigation into sexism allegations
The Metropolitan Water District's board voted to replace its top manager, offering a legal settlement to Adel Hagekhalil ...
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Monterey County declares emergency after battery plant fire
Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a state of emergency last Tuesday after the Jan. 16 fire at the ...
‘Extremely disturbing’: High levels of heavy metals at Monterey estuary after lithium battery site fire
After a fire at a Monterey County battery storage facility, scientists say high levels of heavy metals were found at a nearby ...