The Salinas Californian on MSN18h
‘Extremely concerning’ heavy metals found near Moss Landing, independent testing underway
Researchers find heavy metals in sensitive habitat near Moss Landing battery fire site, a group of locals collect 125 samples ...
Renewable Energy World20h
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 ...
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 permits for the next 45 days. The ordinance said battery energy storage ...
Monterey Herald on MSN8h
Monterey County may get water, soil samples report by end of week
At Wednesday afternoon’s County of Monterey briefing, Ricardo Encarnacion, bureau chief and County of Monterey director of ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat6hOpinion
PD Editorial: California must better regulate energy storage facilities
Safety standards and regulations have not kept up with emerging technology for battery storage.
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Soil Near Massive California Battery Fire Found Loaded With ‘Toxic’ Metals As Residents Report Headaches, Itchy Eyes
A group of researchers says they have found high concentrations of heavy metals in a California estuary near the site of a ...
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New safety standards, oversight proposed for battery storage facilities after Moss Landing fire
In the wake of the fire earlier this month at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the ...