Best-Practice Recommendations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
This outstanding outline discussing Battery Energy Storage Systems is a must read. It explains what people living in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County should have concerns about and recommendations on how this program should be laid out.
This nine-page document—written by Mary Davis of Citizens of a Better Alpine Community—explains how bad this could all go down without certain protections put in place. It includes an overview, twelve recommended best practices and a map of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones for a quick learn on the subject of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
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Take the time to review this excellent documentation.
BESS facilities may be coming to the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. That includes Alpine, Blossom Valley, Bonita, Borrego Springs, Boulevard, Crest Cuyamaca, Dehesa, Dulzura, El Cajon, Escondido, Jamul, Julian, La Presa, Lakeside, Lincoln Acres, Ocotillo Wells, Otay, Pine Valley, Potiero, Ramona, Spring Valley, Sunnyside, Twin Oaks, Valley Center and many more.
Sites have not yet been designated. Don't wait until your neighborhood is targeted to get involved.
Now is the time to pay attention and get ahead of this issue.
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