Democrats are worried about batteries after a bad fire at a Central Coast facility, but have very different ideas on what to do.

Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire

State Assemblymember Dawn Addis introduces bill removing fast-track state permitting of BESS projects like the one that caught fire in Moss Landing.

One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat. The batteries are found in electric vehicles, which abounded in some burned neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades.

Officials have begun testing water and soil after a fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.

When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.

The fire confirmed the worst fears of a Central Coast community where a new battery farm is planned, writes SLO.

In Morro Bay, any remaining goodwill for Vistra’s proposed battery storage project has evaporated, writes SLO.

Blaze that began Jan. 16 destroyed most of a 300-MW lithium-ion battery array that dates to 2020 at Vistra Energy’s 750-MW Moss Landing storage site at a decommissioned gas power plant near San Jose.

MORRO BAY, Calif. - The city of Morro Bay has been working since 2020 with Vistra, an energy company from Texas, on a project to turn the historic

Designed to withstand the elements, the NESTOUT Carabiner Battery features IP44-rated water and dust resistance, ensuring it can handle light rain, dust, and unpredictable weather conditions. The shock-absorbing silicone cushion protects the 5000mAh lithium-ion cell from drops and impacts,

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enact a proclamation of local emergency related to the Vistra Energy fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant that started Jan. 16,