After criticism from residents and officials, the applicant who proposed creating a battery energy storage facility in San Juan Capistrano has suspended state applications for the project.
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Proposed Battery Storage Site in South Orange County Sparks Wildfire Concerns
Compass Energy Storage is seeking approval from the California Energy Commission to construct a battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano, as south OC residents voice concerns of fire risk.
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OC’s Clean Power Agency Launches For Homes Next Week: What Does That Mean For You?
While the program rolled out to businesses in April, this is the first opportunity for some county residents to jump onboard the new program.
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OC’s First Clean Energy Agency to Consider Power Plans
The main debate is currently centered on if the agency will provide a middle option between state minimums and 100% renewable energy.
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OC Electric Utility One Step Closer to Turning Lights On After Approving Financing Plans
The approved contracts set up a line of credit for the newly formed agency and established rules for purchasing power from suppliers.
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Orange County Power Authority Criticized For Lack Of Transparency
Following the collapse of a similar agency in neighboring Riverside County, concerns arise that Orange County’s agency could make the same mistakes without robust public input.
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Could Santa Ana Join the Community Choice Energy Movement in Orange County?
Santa Ana elected officials, city staff, and members of the public weighed in on this question during a presentation earlier this month.
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Lake Forest Ponders Whether To Stay in So County Public Power Cooperative
At their meeting on Tuesday night, the council also discussed the possibility of holding a stand-alone election in November to let residents decide if they want to transition into a community choice energy program.
