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AB 303

Battery energy storage facilities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis

AB 303 regulates California battery energy storage facilities, currently under multi-committee review with hearing postponed pending policy development details.

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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Bill Summary · AB 303

Legislative bill overview

AB 303 addresses battery energy storage facilities in California, though specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed given its early legislative stage. The bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Dawn Addis and is currently under review by the Utilities & Energy, Natural Resources, and Local Government committees. As of April 2025, a scheduled hearing was postponed, indicating ongoing deliberation.

Why is this important

Battery energy storage is critical infrastructure for California's grid reliability and clean energy transition, as it stores power from renewable sources and manages peak demand. Legislation governing these facilities affects siting decisions, environmental review, community impacts, and the state's ability to meet decarbonization goals. The bill's specific regulatory approach will influence investment, deployment timelines, and local control over facility placement.

Potential points of contention

  • Local vs. state authority: Tension between streamlined state-level approvals for storage facilities and local government control over land use and community concerns
  • Environmental and community impacts: Disputes over siting near residential areas, fire safety standards, or environmental review requirements for battery facilities
  • Economic trade-offs: Balance between accelerating storage deployment needed for grid transition versus protections for affected communities or competing land uses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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