§ 25545.19. — 25545.19. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 407, Sec. 3.)

(a)
In an application for an energy storage system, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 25545, submitted in accordance with this chapter, the applicant shall certify that,
at least 30 days before submitting the application, the applicant met and conferred with the authority that has jurisdiction over fire suppression in the area where the energy storage system is proposed and discussed the energy storage system design, sought input on mitigating potential fire and life safety concerns, and sought input on the content of emergency action plans required by Section 761.3 of the Public Utilities Code. The application shall include documentation of this consultation, including the date, the names and titles of participants, a summary of matters
discussed, and a description of how the application addresses those matters.
(b)
The authority that has jurisdiction over fire suppression shall have 30 days to respond to the request to meet and the meeting shall occur within 60 days of the initial request, unless otherwise agreed upon between the parties.
(c)
If the authority that has jurisdiction over fire suppression declines the opportunity to meet and confer pursuant to subdivision (a), or does not respond to the request, the applicant shall document their interactions with the authority and may submit the application pursuant to this chapter.
(d)
The commission shall include findings regarding compliance with the requirements of this section in a decision to certify an energy storage system pursuant to Section
25545.1.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 407, Sec. 3. (SB 283) Effective January 1, 2026.