Key Dates
Board of Supervisors Hearing
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.
BESS Public Webinar (Phase 1)
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.
Board of Supervisors Hearing
The Board of Supervisors provided additional direction on fire safety standards for BESS projects. Click here for more details.
Board of Supervisors Hearing
County Fire returned to the Board of Supervisors with a BESS Best Practices report and Interim Fire Protection Guidelines. Click here for more details.
BESS Public Webinar (Phase 2)
On November 20, 2025, the County hosted a public webinar to discuss the upcoming BESS Zoning Ordinance project.
During this webinar, County staff:
- Provided an overview of prior efforts related to BESS standards
- Discussed potential standards to be included in the ordinance
- Collected initial feedback on potential Zoning Ordinance standards for locating, designing, and building BESS facilities.
Missed the meeting? The recording, presentation slides, and public comment virtual whiteboard are now available.