On Wednesday, January 10th, Vacaville City Council held a special meeting to consider an extension to the ERNA contract with Menard Energy. It was a 7-0 vote to NOT move forward with the project! A big win for Vacaville. To read more check out this article:
Vacaville Reporter January 11, 2024 The Vacaville City Council unanimously rejected extending the city’s Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with Menard Energy at a special meeting Wednesday evening. Menard had proposed to build a lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System at the former Gibson Canyon Creek wastewater facility owned by the city. Since a standing-room-only meeting hosted by the city in September to outline details of the facility, public backlash to the proposal and the continuation of the ENRA has crescendoed to a roar. A local group known as Keep Vacaville Safe has spoken at each subsequent city council meeting, citing concerns about fires and fumes that could be caused by the site. To read more click HERE =====>>>
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