Emergency Battery Energy Storage System - Baldwin Pump Station
Summary
SCH Number
2020100138
Public Agency
Ventura River Water District
Document Title
Emergency Battery Energy Storage System - Baldwin Pump Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/5/2020
Document Description
Installation of Tesla Powerpack batteries and inverter to provide emergency backup power for water works, reducing usage of a large diesel engine generator and improving water service reliability for customers.
Contact Information
Name
Bert Rapp
Agency Name
Ventura River Water District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Ventura River Water District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Ojai
Counties
Ventura
Other Location Info
409 Old Baldwin Rd. Ojai, CA 93023
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The battery energy system will help mitigate potential water service interruptions to customers during PSPS events and emergency power outages. The footprint of the system is approximately 200 SF, located adjacent to the existing electrical system at the pump station. Installation and operation of the battery energy system would not result in significant impacts to any environmental resources or sensitive receptors, and would in fact reduce noise impacts and air pollution emissions during power outages.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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