PG&E plans to restart its Moss Landing battery facility by June 1
Briefly

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) intends to restart its Elkhorn Battery Storage Facility in Moss Landing by June 1 after a safety-related shutdown. The company has outlined improvements made post a nearby fire incident. Although PG&E claims the facility's reactivation will fortify California’s power grid, Monterey County officials have voiced apprehension, citing an incomplete emergency action plan. The county is advocating for more communication between PG&E, first responders, and residents to ensure public safety and compliance with regulations before reactivation proceeds.
PG&E has announced plans to reactivate the Elkhorn Battery Storage Facility in Moss Landing by June 1, after suspending operations due to fire safety concerns.
Monterey County officials have expressed concerns regarding PG&E's reactivation plans, citing that the required Emergency Action Plan has not been finalized and remains under review.
The County of Monterey remains committed to public safety and has urged PG&E to delay reactivation to engage in more dialogue with officials and residents.
PG&E has assured that it has taken steps to enhance safety measures at the Elkhorn Facility, claiming it is appropriate and safe to resume operations.
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