California battery siting risk tightened after the Moss Landing fire

Key regulatory milestones for utility-scale storage, 2025 to 2026.

16 Jan 2025
Moss Landing fire (Vistra, 300 MW); about 1,200 evacuated
2025
County moratoriums: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Orange
Oct 2025
SB 283 signed into law
1 Jan 2026
SB 283 effective: mandatory fire-authority pre-consultation
After 1 Jul 2026
OSFM building-code and siting-restriction review

Source: SB 283; California Office of the State Fire Marshal; trade press

Note: Early engagement with fire authorities and county planners is now on the development critical path.

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