Pub. Util. Code, § 8500 · Chapter 10. Energy Storage Systems
Pub. Util. Code, § 8500
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:
(a) “Energy storage system” means a stationary electrical energy storage system, as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), that is capable of storing 10 megawatthours or more of energy.
(b) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, county, or city and county.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 407, Sec. 4. (SB 283) Effective January 1, 2026.
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