BESS moratorium (2.4)

Argued a long moratorium without standards loses local control because developers can go to the state; urged adoption of interim standards instead.

Speaking for Central Coast Community Energy, warned the moratorium pushes developers to the state's AB 205 pathway and urged moving forward without extending it.

IBEW Local 234 rep supported moving forward with the ordinance and asked for C-10 contractor requirements, thresholds, and ESAMTAC certification standards.

California Energy Storage Alliance director urged fast adoption of permitting standards, pointing to San Diego County Fire District guidelines and the state fire marshal standards.

Allium developer said two years of delay is unfair, touted tens of millions in tax revenue, and warned the moratorium moves decisions to Sacramento.