Bill > AB1285

This bill requires the State Fire Marshal, in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Services, to develop comprehensive guidance for utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage facilities. The guidance will focus on fire prevention, emergency response, and recovery strategies, with two key components: first, creating best practices to ensure the health and safety of emergency services personnel when responding to incidents at these facilities, and second, establishing protocols for facility owners and operators to promptly and accurately share incident information with local emergency managers and public safety agencies. Lithium-ion battery storage facilities are large-scale energy storage systems that use batteries to store electricity, which are increasingly important for integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the power grid. The bill aims to improve safety protocols and communication in the event of potential battery-related emergencies, addressing growing concerns about the risks associated with large battery installations.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Emergency Management (A)

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