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Battery energy storage systems moratorium extension

Description

Board extended the BESS application moratorium the maximum 10 months 15 days while a full safety ordinance heads to Planning Commission June 17 and the Board June 23.

Impact summary

No new BESS applications accepted locally for now; the Allium applicant warned the delay may push decisions to the state.

Applicant

Address
Unincorporated San Benito County

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Supervisors

Approved5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

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