Battery storage takes center stage at Santa Cruz climate presentation

The Santa Cruz County Commission on the Environment is hosting another in a series of presentations on climate action next Wednesday, March 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

County staff will offers a presentation on the county’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which aims to strengthen the Central Coast to endure climate change. The plan focuses on reducing fossil fuel use in buildings and cutting back on car travel by building higher-density housing around transit corridors. 

Central Coast Community Energy will also share information on battery energy storage systems and their relationship to renewable energy. The issue has been in the spotlight in the wake of the Moss Landing battery storage fire.

“The public needs to be informed regarding the relationship between battery energy storage systems, expanding our use of renewable energy sources, decarbonizing the grid by meeting our regional goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2035,” said Commission on Environment Chair Kris Damhorst.

The presentation is open the public and will take place at the County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean St. in Santa Cruz, 5th Floor Board Chambers. The presentation will also be available virtually by Zoom.

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