Key Dates

The Board of Supervisors directed staff to create standards for locating BESS projects in the unincorporated area. The Board also directed staff to develop design standards and safety requirements. Click here for more details. 

Staff hosted a public webinar to review the July 2024 Board Direction and collect public comments on the project. Click here to view the webinar recording. 

The Board of Supervisors provided additional direction on fire safety standards for BESS projects. Click here for more details.

County Fire returned to the Board of Supervisors with a BESS Best Practices report and Interim Fire Protection Guidelines. Click here for more details.

Date: Thursday, November 20 

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Zoom Link

During this webinar, County staff will:  

• Provide an overview of prior efforts related to BESS standards 
• Discuss potential standards to be included in the ordinance  
• Collect initial feedback on potential Zoning Ordinance standards for locating, designing, and building BESS facilities.