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Plans for battery storage facility in Morro Bay in peril

By KAREN VELIE Plans to transform the Morro Bay Power Plant property into a massive battery storage facility are in peril with the California Coastal Commission now critical of the project. Vistra,

City of Morro Bay could pause battery energy storage projects

The decision would pause project approvals for up to two years, allowing the city time to craft a permanent ordinance specifically targeting battery energy storage systems. This comes as Vistra, a Texas company, moves ahead with plans for a facility at the old Morro Bay Power Plant.

Vistra Proposes World''s Biggest Battery Storage Facility

Vistra Energy is proposing to build a 600 megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the closed Morro Bay Power Plant. Rendering courtesy Vistra Their plan is to get the Morro Bay BESS online by 2024 to coincide with the

Vistra Energy plans battery facility at Morro Bay Power Plant

The 600-megawatt battery plant would feature 2400 megawatt-hours of lithium-ion batteries — enough to power 450,000 homes — more than three times the number in San Luis Obispo County.

Morro Bay CA may block future battery plant permits | San Luis

If passed, the ordinance would not impact the 600 megawatt battery energy storage facility proposed for the Morro Bay Power Plant property. Texas-based energy company Vistra Corp. applied to the

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Vistra Proposes World''s Biggest Battery Storage Facility

Vistra Energy is proposing to build a 600 megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the closed Morro Bay Power Plant. Rendering courtesy Vistra Their plan is to get the Morro Bay BESS online by 2024 to coincide with the closure of the Unit 1 reactor at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant. To do that, Watson said, "We need to start on

Expansion plan to take world''s biggest battery

Plans to nearly double the output and capacity of the world''s biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) project to date have been announced by its owner, Vistra Energy. Last February it unveiled plans for a 600MW BESS project in California''s Morro Bay, which the company said could come online by 2024 and further help PG&E ease

Energy Commission could greenlight Morro Bay battery plant,

Scores of "Yes on Prop A-24" signs already dot the front yards of homes in Morro Bay, allowing locals a chance to voice a up-or-down vote on the planned 600 megawatt battery storage facility being

Morro Bay releases draft EIR for battery storage project

The City of Morro May just released a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Now, city officials want you to share your feedback.

600-MW Morro Bay Battery Energy Storage System Project

The project includes three components (1) Construction and operation of a 600-MW Battery Energy Storage System, (2) demolition and removal of the existing Morro Bay Power Plant building and stacks, and (3) adoption of a Master Plan.

Learn More About the Proposed Morro Bay Battery Energy

proposed plans to build a battery energy storage system at the retired Morro Bay Power Plant site. When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, Feel free to come and go from 5:30-7:30 pm Where: Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay CA 93442 COMMUNITY MEETING . 6555 SIERRA DRIVE IRVING, TEXAS 75039 0 214-812-4600

Morro Bay Energy Storage Facility Update

Morro Bay Energy Storage Facility About 450,000 Homes Powered. 6 Moss Landing Update • Vistra expects to have a substantial portion of its 400-megawatt systems, all battery modules were operating within established temperature limits • Smoke detectors alarmed, causing

Vistra Corp. continues plan for Battery Energy Storage

Battery storage devices are said to have been safely deployed in various circumstances and products. Vistra''s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project will include comprehensive safety systems designed

Proposed Morro Bay Battery Energy Storage System

Proposed Morro Bay Battery Energy Storage System Summary of Community Safety Report: Offsite Consequence Analysis Presenter: Dr. Shari Libicki. March 20, 2024. 6:00 p.m. Ramboll safety measures for battery storage installations • OCA results can inform emergency response plans and

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR A DRAFT

The City of Morro Bay has completed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Project Description: The project includes three components (1) construction and operation of a 600-MW Battery Energy Storage System facility (BESS Facility), (2) demolition and removal of the existing Morro Bay Power Plant

About This Site

This website was created by Vistra with the goal of providing public information and full transparency as we move forward with our proposed Morro Bay battery energy storage facility. More information about our company can be found at: https://vistracorp .

Morro Bay Power Plant Master Plan Community Survey

Morro Bay, California 93442 805-772-6577 | [email protected] Subject: Morro Bay Power Plant Master Plan Online Survey Morro Bay Power Plant Master Plan Community Survey Summary The City of Morro Bay is currently in the process of creating a Master Plan for the 107-acre Power Plant property, which can be seen in Figure 1 below.

Morro Bay moves forward with attempt to block battery storage

The Morro Bay City Council on Tuesday voted 4-0 to direct staff to construct an urgency ordinance on a potential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project, with Councilwoman Jen Ford recusing

VISTRA MORRO BAY BATTERY ENERGY

Vistra Morro Bay BESS Project Document type Report Date March 2024 Project Number 1690027676 OFFSITE CONS EQUENCE ANALYSIS (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Morro Bay, California. To provide a conservative analysis, the OCA assumes a maximum credible fire event occurs under conditions designed to over-predict impacts. The

Group voices opposition to proposed battery facility

CEBP formed in "September of 2022 after learning of the magnitude and dangers Morro Bay could face by having a 600 MW battery energy storage system in close proximity to our Nationally protected estuary, high school and tourist hub," the organization says. The group consists of Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Los Osos residents that share common goals:

Vistra Corp. continues plan for Battery Energy Storage

Battery storage devices are said to have been safely deployed in various circumstances and products. Vistra''s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project will include comprehensive safety systems designed specifically to address fire incidents and other safety concerns. "The City of Morro Bay is preparing an Environmental Impact Report

The Proposed Morro Bay Battery Energy Storage System Project

In December 2020, Vistra submitted to the City of Morro Bay an application for a permit to build a battery energy storage system (BESS). The proposed BESS project would be located on an

Vistra proposes California battery project twice

The Morro Bay Energy Storage Facility would be used to absorb excess renewable generation, mainly solar, and put it on to the grid at times when it was most needed. The project would "revitalise" an existing natural gas power plant site, occupying 22 acres of the 107 acre complex with roughly 180,000 lithium-ion batteries housed in three

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City of Morro Bay 955 Shasta Avenue Morro Bay, CA 93442. [email protected] RE: DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE MORRO BAY BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PROJECT, DATED MARCH 11 2024, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2022060083 Dear Cindy Jancinth,

Company proposing battery project in Morro Bay goes to state

Vistra, the company proposing the battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Morro Bay, has decided to pause its application through the city in an effort to gain state approval first.

MORRO BAY BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE

Morro Bay BESS Project Morro Bay, California Environmental Setting 6 Ramboll 1. INTRODUCTION Morro Bay Power Company LLC ("Vistra"), is proposing to develop a 600-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) (referred to hereafter as "Project") in the City of Morro Bay ("City"), California.

Big Money Enters Morro Bay Election | Estero Bay News

The fight in Morro Bay over the "world''s largest" battery energy storage system project is heading into the home stretch, but new players — with near unlimited resources — have stepped into the breach. With none of the city council seats being contested this November, the single-issue ballot for local voters is Measure A-24, a citizen

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The Winners Are Set to Be Announced for the Energy Storage Awards! Energy Storage Awards, 21 November 2024, Hilton London Bankside has decided to pursue approval to construct a 600MW/2,400MWh BESS at the site of a retired power plant in the City of Morro Bay via the California Energy Commission (CEC). Ace Battery''s Compact, Easy

Morro Bay Energy Storage Opportunity

The City of Morro Bay has completed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Morro Bay Battery Energy Storage System Project. The Draft EIR found several environmental impacts to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated, or less than significant impacts without the need for mitigation.

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The project is being proposed by Morro Bay Power Company LLC (Vistra) (Project Applicant). The Project Applicant seeks a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the City of Morro Bay, California (City) to construct, operate, and maintain a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and associated infrastructure.

Morro Bay discusses proposed battery energy storage plant

Monday night, Morro Bay city leaders hosted a question-and-answer session with Vistra Energy, the company looking to build the world''s largest energy storage system in Morro Bay.. The proposed 22

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