RWE Clean Energy

Amid San Gabriel Valley data center concerns, local critics question battery energy storage hubs

A coalition in California's San Gabriel Valley is actively opposing data centers and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, citing health and environmental concerns. While the City of Industry approved a BESS facility by AYPA Power, Covina enacted a moratorium on such facilities. Various cities and school districts are taking actions or considering policies against data center development.