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Orange County’s BESS Ordinance Sets New Rules for Safe Energy Storage Development

Orange County’s new BESS ordinance replaces a temporary moratorium with strict safety, siting, and permitting requirements. Developers must now navigate tighter setbacks, wildfire restrictions, and fire authority oversight while addressing growing concerns around thermal runaway, fire propagation, and toxic gas risks in energy storage systems.

April 1, 2026
Utility-scale battery energy storage container next to electrical infrastructure in a residential area, representing San Benito County BESS moratorium
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San Benito County BESS Moratorium: What It Means for Energy Storage Safety and Policy

San Benito County’s temporary BESS moratorium highlights a growing shift in how energy storage projects are evaluated. As safety concerns drive new regulations, jurisdictions are redefining requirements for siting, performance, and risk management, shaping how battery storage systems are designed, approved, and deployed moving forward.

March 31, 2026