What happened in Escondido?

The city of Escondido issued a mandatory evacuation order for the surrounding businesses in the area and the local fire department was sent to the scene. In a statement, SDG&E spokesman Anthony Wagner said the fire erupted in one of 24 battery containers on site. There are no reported injuries.

Will Escondido impose a moratorium on energy storage sites?

Following last week's lithium battery fire at an Escondido storage facility that prompted evacuation orders and warnings, county supervisors Wednesday approved policies regulating the approval and operation of future energy-storage sites in unincorporated areas, but stopped short of imposing a moratorium on new facilities.

Who voted for battery storage in Escondido?

Escondido Councilmember Christian Garcia, who serves on the board of Clean Energy Alliance, a renewable public power company serving North County that would otherwise be supportive of battery storage proliferation, was among those who voted for the resolution. “I’m not opposed to battery storage facilities.

Where should AES be located in Escondido?

AES’ desired location is on an old horse ranch just outside of central Escondido. A small subdivision, wineries and a handful of business catering to animal care surround the perimeter. It’s a good location, the company says, because it’s near a large substation which batteries need to be close to in order to connect to the grid.