Bill > AB1285

This bill requires the State Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services, to develop comprehensive fire prevention, response, and recovery measures specifically for utility-grade lithium-ion battery storage facilities. The bill mandates that these measures include two key components: first, best practices designed to protect the health and safety of emergency services personnel who might respond to incidents at these facilities, and second, guidelines for facility owners and operators to ensure they promptly and accurately share information about any incidents with local emergency managers and public safety agencies. Lithium-ion battery storage facilities are increasingly important in the renewable energy sector, storing electricity generated from sources like solar and wind, and this bill aims to improve safety protocols around these potentially hazardous energy storage sites by establishing clear guidelines for prevention, response, and communication during emergencies.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Emergency Management (Assembly)

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