In January, a fire at the Vista Battery Plant in Moss Landing sparked intense debate along California’s Central Coast. The incident brought into sharp focus both the promise and the risks of Battery Energy Storage Systems, a technology critical to our clean energy transition.

Since then, conversations across the region have been lively and urgent. The challenge is clear: how do we protect our natural environment while safely integrating new technologies that allow us to store and use renewable energy when we need it most?

Battery Energy Storage System facilities store excess renewable power, especially from solar and wind, for use during periods when generation is low. They help stabilize the grid, meet peak demand and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. But with their rapid growth comes le

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