New Leaf Energy, la empresa con sede en Massachusetts detrás de la propuesta de una instalación de almacenamiento de baterías en Watsonville, retirará su solicitud del condado de Santa Cruz para, en su lugar, buscar aprobación a nivel estatal.
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County officials say they haven’t determined next steps after battery storage developer began exploring state, rather than county, approval
County officials say it’s still too early to determine next steps following news that New Leaf Energy, the developer behind a proposed battery storage facility in Watsonville, is exploring a path to state approval rather than local approval.
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Funcionarios del condado dicen que aún no han determinado los próximos pasos después de que el desarrollador de almacenamiento de baterías comenzara a explorar la aprobación estatal en lugar de la del condado
Esta traducción fue generada utilizando inteligencia artificial y ha sido revisada por un hablante nativo de español; si bien nos esforzamos por lograr precisión, pueden ocurrir algunos errores de traducción. Funcionarios del condado de Santa Cruz dicen que es demasiado pronto para definir los próximos pasos respecto a su conjunto de normas para regular instalaciones […]
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El desarrollador de almacenamiento de baterías explora oficialmente una vía para la aprobación estatal de una instalación en Watsonville, una medida que podría eludir leyes locales
El desarrollador detrás de una propuesta de instalación de almacenamiento de baterías cerca de Watsonville ahora explora una vía para la aprobación de la comisión estatal de energía.
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Battery storage developer officially exploring path to state approval for Watsonville facility, a move that could bypass local laws
New Leaf Energy, the developer behind a proposed battery storage facility near Watsonville, confirmed to Lookout that it is officially exploring a path to approval from the California Energy Commission as opposed to seeking approval from Santa Cruz County.
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A year after Moss Landing fire, proponents of new battery storage plant outside Watsonville say it would be safer; residents are skeptical
Residents who live in the area outside Watsonville where a battery storage plant is proposed are arguing against the facility on safety grounds. The company proposing it, however, insists that new technology is safer and more reliable.
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One year after massive fire at Moss Landing battery storage facility, nearby residents have more questions than answers
People who live near Moss Landing still have more questions than answers about the massive fire that started Jan. 16, 2025, at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility.
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Supervisors move battery storage rules forward to environmental review; some residents are disappointed
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve new regulations for battery storage facilities, despite opposition from residents who want a more stringent ordinance. The rules will now undergo environmental review.
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Latest version of county’s proposed battery storage rules includes water, soil monitoring, insurance bonds for developers
Santa Cruz County officials published an updated version of proposed regulations for battery storage facilities ahead of a second hearing on the proposed rules on Tuesday.
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County to hold new vote on battery storage regulations in January
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a hearing on rules regulating the development of battery storage facilities in January. This follows a vote to delay a discussion of the ordinance for at least three months.
