The City Needs Your Feedback!
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The City is considering a change to its zoning ordinance to permit large industrial-scale Lithium Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Your feedback is needed!
TAKE ACTION NOW! Ask the city to ban BESS in the city limits. -OR - Insist on allowing nonflammable systems ONLY! 1. Submit Written Comments Use the quick email button below to email all appropriate City contacts in just a few clicks. 2. Attend the Critical City Council Meeting- Voice Your Concerns Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm - 650 Merchant St. This topic will be on the schedule to discuss and get feedback. (Final Vote March 10th.) You can review the entire draft ordinance on City of Vacaville BESS webpage. Or send directly to [email protected]
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Potential Locations of BESS Facilities:
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Key Points to Add to Your Comments
The ordinance doesn't provide sufficient protection from toxic fumes or potential health risks.
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Lithium-ion BESS facilities should not be located near homes, schools, or hospitals.
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Considering safer, non-flammable alternatives may be acceptable.
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More Key Concerns and Risks
Fire Hazards
Risk of thermal runaway fires that can burn for days and cannot be extinguished.
Toxic Fumes
Battery fires release harmful chemicals jeopardizing public health, resulting in evacuations or shelter in place orders.
Risk of explosion
Potential target for terrorist or cyber attacks.
Contamination Risks
Potential for soil or groundwater contamination from battery fires.
Dangerous location
Proximity to homes, Kaiser Hospital, HWY 80, can potentially harm families and sensitive agricultural areas.
Decreased Property Values
Homes in proximity to BESS may be hard to sell in the future and will need to disclose a hazardous facility is near.
Homeowners Insurance
Homes in proximity to BESS may see impact on home owners insurance in the future.
Noise Pollution
Lengthy construction and ongoing / constant noisy equipment to cool the batteries.
Risk of thermal runaway fires that can burn for days and cannot be extinguished.
Toxic Fumes
Battery fires release harmful chemicals jeopardizing public health, resulting in evacuations or shelter in place orders.
Risk of explosion
Potential target for terrorist or cyber attacks.
Contamination Risks
Potential for soil or groundwater contamination from battery fires.
Dangerous location
Proximity to homes, Kaiser Hospital, HWY 80, can potentially harm families and sensitive agricultural areas.
Decreased Property Values
Homes in proximity to BESS may be hard to sell in the future and will need to disclose a hazardous facility is near.
Homeowners Insurance
Homes in proximity to BESS may see impact on home owners insurance in the future.
Noise Pollution
Lengthy construction and ongoing / constant noisy equipment to cool the batteries.
