Residents urge Solano County to fight Corby BEST battery-storage proposal; cite safety, water and farmland risks
July 28, 2026 | Solano County, California
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Several speakers during public comment asked the Board to take formal steps to protect farmland, water and public safety in light of the Corby BEST battery storage project now under California Energy Commission review. Callers urged the county to dedicate staff resources and legal analysis to the CEC draft staff assessment and to attend the upcoming Sept. 1 public hearing in Vacaville.
Alicia Minyon (speaker S32) recommended placing Measure T before voters in a special election so the county’s voter‑approved agricultural protection remains current given state actions that could reduce local control. An organizer with Keep Vacaville Safe and other callers flagged the 2025 Moss Landing battery fire as precedent and expressed concern about proximity to wells and irrigation canals. "The safety risks are not hypothetical," said a caller who identified herself with Keep Vacaville Safe (speaker S33).
County staff told the board they are reviewing the CEC materials and will prepare comments; callers asked the board to consider legal remedies if the state process overlooks local ordinances. The board did not take immediate litigation action during the meeting but heard multiple requests to prepare comprehensive, documented comments.
Alicia Minyon (speaker S32) recommended placing Measure T before voters in a special election so the county’s voter‑approved agricultural protection remains current given state actions that could reduce local control. An organizer with Keep Vacaville Safe and other callers flagged the 2025 Moss Landing battery fire as precedent and expressed concern about proximity to wells and irrigation canals. "The safety risks are not hypothetical," said a caller who identified herself with Keep Vacaville Safe (speaker S33).
County staff told the board they are reviewing the CEC materials and will prepare comments; callers asked the board to consider legal remedies if the state process overlooks local ordinances. The board did not take immediate litigation action during the meeting but heard multiple requests to prepare comprehensive, documented comments.
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