California Adopts Battery Storage Safety Legislation Following Moss Landing Fire

Laird bill will boost safety for battery storage facilities | The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

A new law authored by Sen. John Laird—and signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom—will bolster safety standards for new battery storage facilities and improve coordination with fire officials.  Senate Bill 283 was sponsored by the California Professional Firefighters and the California State Association of Electrical Workers, Laird stated in a press release. It will go into effect on Jan. 1.“California must prioritize safety at every step w…

California adopts battery storage safety legislation following Moss Landing fire

Senate Bill 283 requires battery storage developers to coordinate with local fire departments both before submitting their project applications and after installation is complete.From ESS News Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 283, authored by Senator John Laird, introducing new safety requirements for the development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in California. While the bill enhances oversight and safety, it is also expec…