Morro Bay Energy Storage Facility
Vistra has submitted an application to the City of Morro Bay for a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) at the decomissioned Morro Bay Power Plant. The application is at an early stage of the review process and the City has not yet reached a decision on the project.
Proposed Project Basics
- Proposed 600 MW/2,400 MWh of Lithium-ion batteries
- Located on the former tank farm site, which is approximately 24 acres.
- Morro Bay site remains a premier location for a batter energy storage system (BESS) due to its Central Coast location and proximity to existing infrastructure.
Location (county):
Completion date::
San Luis Obispo County
TBD
4,065
$491 million
Location (county):
San Luis Obispo County
Completion date::
TBD
4,065
$491 million
Project milestones
Here is what is currently underway in Morro Bay.
2022
On June 3, 2022, the City of Morro Bay issued a Notice of Preparation to inform the public it is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2023
In the coming months, the City is expected to circulate a draft EIR for a minimum 45-day public review and comment period. No decision can be made on the application until the CEQA process is complete, which is expected to occur in 2023.
Beyond 2023
If the project is approved, construction is expected to last for 36-48 months, employing 300 construction workers at its peak and an average of 100 construction workers throughout the duration of construction.