County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in California — 8 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our California clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of October 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 8 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in California, spanning 6 counties plus statewide policy: 2 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 1 project rejection, and 5 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Contra Costa County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Los Angeles County | 1 | Wind & Solar | |
| San Bernardino County | 2 | Battery Storage | |
| San Diego County | 1 | Battery Storage | |
| Santa Cruz County | 1 | Battery Storage | |
| Statewide | 1 | Data Center |
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Residents of El Segundo successfully caused a developer to withdraw a proposal to replace an existing hotel with a massive data center during a Planning Commission meeting. Community opposition directly led to the project's withdrawal.
Oakland City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on data center development amid an AI backlash, with residents railing against the artificial intelligence industry at the council meeting. The pause reflects growing community opposition to data center expansion.
Dozens of Pittsburg residents protested an approved data center and urged city leaders to enact a moratorium on future phases of data center development.
South El Monte enacted a 45-day moratorium on data center and battery facility development amid community pressure for a total ban. Supporters of the moratorium want to go further and also block new warehouses in the area.
After the Chino Planning Commission denied development plans for a controversial battery energy storage system over the summer, the city has reversed course and approved the facility. The project had faced prior rejection due to community concerns.
Chino's Planning Commission rejected a large battery energy storage project due to community concerns about fire risks. The city council is now set to consider the rejected project.
Eden Valley
The Coast News reported the developer of the Seguro battery energy storage project, planned for the Eden Valley area near Escondido in San Diego County, withdrew its application entirely after sustained community opposition.
New Leaf Energy withdrew its BESS application in Santa Cruz County due to local ordinance obstacles, opting instead for California Energy Commission fast-track approval.
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