County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in California — 4 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 August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 4 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in California, spanning 3 counties plus statewide policy: 0 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 0 project rejections, and 4 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County | 1 | Data Center | |
| 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.
Dozens of Pittsburg residents protested an approved data center and urged city leaders to enact a moratorium on future phases of data center development.
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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