SANTA CRUZ — Less than a year after the Moss Landing Power Plant fire , Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill strengthening safety standards for the development of new battery storage facilities across the state.

Senate Bill 283 was authored by state Sen. John Laird and pushes for greater coordination with fire officials during project development and construction phases.

“California must prioritize safety at every step when expanding battery storage to meet its clean energy goals,” Laird, who represents Santa Cruz County and the Moss Landing area in the California Assembly, said in a release. “SB 283 ensures that future battery storage facilities are developed with safety and the community in mind, and that our fire officials are involved in every step along the way. I thank Governor

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