On Friday, September 27, RCRC will co-host a webinar with the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities on battery energy storage system (BESS) permitting.
This webinar, intended for local elected officials, planners, and industry officials will explore:
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Different permitting pathways for BESS permitting, including local permitting, the process for investor-owned utility (IOU) projects, and the Energy Commission’s AB 205 opt-in permitting process.
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BESS safety considerations and protocols, including the California Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association 855 safety standards, and the California Public Utilities Commission’s safety protocols.
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Perspectives on permitting best practices and challenges from a diverse panel of city and county representatives.
View the agenda here.
Speakers include:
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Fernando Valero, Director of Advanced Clean Technology and Advanced Technology Integration—San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
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Eric Knight, Manager, Siting and Environmental Branch—California Energy Commission (CEC)
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Scott Murtishaw, Executive Director—California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA )
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Daniel Berlant, California State Fire Marshal
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Nika Kjensli—California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
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Nick Bartlett, Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Fire Marshall—ATAR Fire
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Allan Calder, Planning Manager—Solano County
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David Reyes, Assistant City Manager/Interim General Manager, Water and Power—City of Pasadena
Attendees must REGISTER for the free webinar in advance.
Please contact RCRC Senior Policy Advocate, John Kennedy, with any questions.