AB 303, the Battery Energy Safety and Accountability Act, promotes climate justice by uplifting the voice of local Californians and creating common-sense siting requirements for potentially hazardous battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.
News Articles
San Luis Obispo Tribune: Assemblymember Dawn Addis: Climate justice hinges on community-centered clean energy
Good Morning Monterey Bay: Ep. 499 - GMMB Monday 3 Jan 2025, timestamp - 1:42:48
Los Angeles Times: 'Horrifying' fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
KSBY News: Addis introduces legislation related to battery energy storage facilities
The Californian: New California bill would give locals say in battery storage projects
New Times San Luis Obispo: Morro Bay closely monitors Moss Landing battery plant fire in Monterey County amid Vistra's pending application
San Luis Obispo Tribune: Morro Bay battery project in jeopardy after Vistra fire
NoticiasYa Costa Central: Sustancias encontgradas tras incendio en Moss Landing | Partículas de metal fueron encontradas por científicos de universidades de California tras el incendio ocurrido en la planta energética de Moss Landing...
Los Angeles Times: Heavy metals found in Monterey estuary after Moss Landing battery site fire
Social Media Toolkit - AB 303
We need your help spreading the word about AB 303 by sharing with friends and family on your social media platforms! Below you can find, suggested captions for Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) to accompany the graphic:
Facebook Post:
Fires like the Moss Landing disaster show us why we need #AB303 NOW.
Did you know that utility-scale battery storage facilities can catch fire and burn for days, releasing toxic chemicals into the air and water? AB 303 restores power to the community, and restores local control over where these projects are placed and ensures they aren't built too close to homes, schools, hospitals, and sensitive ecosystems.
Take action! Contact your legislators and urge them to support AB 303 today! Find out more information at a30.asmdc.org/ab-303-battery-energy-safety-accountability-act
Instagram Post:
Fires like the Moss Landing disaster show us why we need #AB303 NOW! AB 303: Restores community input on BESS projects,creates safety setbacks from homes, schools & sensitive areas and protects public health and our environment.
Recent fires have burned for days, forcing evacuations & polluting our environment. Tell your legislators: Support #AB303 for safer, smarter energy solutions!
#SafeEnergy #ProtectOurCommunities #ClimateJustice #BatterySafety
X (Twitter) Post:
Fires like the Moss Landing disaster show us why we need #AB303 NOW! AB 303 ensures safe siting of BESS projects by restoring local control & adding common-sense safety setbacks from schools, homes, and sensitive habitats.
Contact your legislators & RT to spread the word!
Suggested Hashtags:
#AB303 #SafeEnergy #BatterySafety #LocalVoicesMatter #ProtectOurCommunities #CleanEnergy #California #ClimateJustice #PublicSafety #CALeg
Image Description:
A promotional graphic advocating for AB 303: Battery Energy Safety & Accountability Act, featuring Assemblymember Dawn Addis. The image has a professional headshot of Assemblymember Addis, a bold blue and white color scheme, and key highlights of the bill:
- Restores local input on battery energy storage projects
- Creates safety setbacks from homes, schools, and sensitive areas
- Protects public health and the environment
The graphic includes a call to action, directing viewers to learn more via bit.ly/AB303BESS. The tagline reads:
I support clean energy that is safe for our communities.