 A public meeting to discuss the County's Battery Energy Storage Systems ordinance will be held Thursday, July 18 at the County Administration Center in Fairfield.
BESS Public Meeting
Join the Solano County Planning Division to discuss the development of a new ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in unincorporated Solano County.
A public meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at the Solano County Administration Center, 675 Texas Street in Fairfield, for residents to share questions, concerns, and feedback to help shape the future of local energy storage regulations. Public participation is essential in shaping the regulations that enhance energy security, drive economic prosperity, and support the ever-increasing transition to clean energy.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are advanced technologies that store energy for later use, improving grid reliability and integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Their benefits include enhanced energy security, reduced peak demand, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, risks associated with BESS include potential fire hazards, impacts to agricultural land, the environmental impact of battery disposal and decommissioning.
On January 23, 2024, the Solano County Board of Supervisors approved a two-year moratorium on the permitting of front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems to give planning staff time to develop land use standards that ensure public safety, health, and welfare. Please note that this moratorium is only for unincorporated Solano County. Cities may choose to adopt their own ordinances related to BESS.
The Planning Services Division is engaging stakeholders and the public for input and guidance in this process. For more information and updates, contact energystorage@solanocounty.com or call (707) 784-6765. A webpage dedicated to the County’s BESS ordinance development process can be found here.
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Since 2003, Supervisor John M. Vasquez has had the privilege to represent the 4th Supervisorial District covering Northern Solano County. The district includes portions of Vacaville and Dixon. He can be reached at (707) 784-6129 or JMVasquez@SolanoCounty.com. |
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