A Dangerous Precedent is Being Set in Valley Center, California!

Protect Our Community from Hazardous Energy Development!

A proposed solar farm and massive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project threatens the safety and well-being of Valley Center residents. This industrial-scale project is being planned alarmingly close to homes, schools, and vital community resources, raising serious concerns about public health, safety, and environmental sustainability. If this project is approved, it will establish a precedent for placing similar high-risk facilities in residential neighborhoods across the region.

We must transition to renewable energy in a way that prioritizes community safety and environmental stewardship.

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SIGNIFICANT RISKS TO VALLEY CENTER

• Extreme Fire Hazard

• Toxic Environmental Contamination

• Increased Health Risks

• Light and Noise Pollution

• Depreciating Property Values

• Risk of Being Uninsurable

• Cybersecurity Threats

• Damage to Historic and Natural Resources

• Unclear Decommissioning Plans

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CALL TO ACTION: We support renewable energy but not at the cost of endangering lives, harming the environment, or undermining property values. Join us in urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to reject this dangerous project and to adopt responsible guidelines for the placement and safety of BESS and solar farm installations.

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FIRE HAZARD: Valley Center is already a high-risk fire area. Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, like those proposed for this project, can result in uncontrollable chemical reactions leading to explosions. Local evacuation routes are limited, further endangering residents in the event of a disaster.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION & HEALTH ISSUES: Battery fires release harmful toxins such as hydrogen fluoride and sulfur dioxide, which can cause respiratory damage, skin burns, and other severe health problems. Contaminants from these systems also threaten our soil, water, and air quality.

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PROPERTY VALUE & TAX IMPACT: Studies show that proximity to industrial facilities and hazardous waste sites can reduce home values by 5% to 40%. This project will not only harm homeowners but also decrease property tax revenue critical for community services.

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INSURANCE RISKS: Increased fire hazards may make properties uninsurable or cause insurance premiums to skyrocket. As insurers pull out of fire-prone areas in California, this risk becomes even more dire.

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CYBER & TERRORIST THREATS: Energy infrastructure is a growing target for cyberattacks. Compromised systems could result in catastrophic damage to the power grid or the release of hazardous materials.

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DECOMMISSIONING UNCERTAINTY: With a lifespan of just 10–20 years for the batteries, the lack of robust decommissioning plans could leave Valley Center residents with an environmental disaster and the financial burden of cleanup.​​