--- title: "Governor Newsom Signs SB 283: Advancing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Safety in California" description: Governor Newsom signs SB 283, enhancing battery energy storage system safety in California by involving local fire authorities and updating fire safety codes. image: https://storagealliance.org/hubfs/pexels-stephen-leonardi-587681991-29565394.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://storagealliance.org/news/governor-newsom-signs-sb-283-advancing-battery-energy-storage-system-bess-safety-in-california#main-content) [Member Portal](https://members.storagealliance.org/) [![California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA)](https://storagealliance.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CESA_logo_v1.png?width=350&height=110&name=CESA_logo_v1.png)](https://storagealliance.org) - [Home](https://storagealliance.org/) - [About](https://storagealliance.org/about) Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://storagealliance.org/about) - [Board of Directors](https://storagealliance.org/board-of-directors) - [Association Bylaws](https://storagealliance.org/hubfs/FINAL_Bylaws%20-%2010.2024%20.pdf) - 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This important legislation supports the continued safe deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across California by integrating local fire authorities more fully into the planning and safety oversight of BESS facilities and directs consideration of updates to state fire safety codes.   As energy storage becomes an increasingly vital part of California’s grid, SB 283 strengthens community protections and operational safety by: - Requiring BESS developers to consult with local fire authorities during the application phase. - Mandating inspections by local fire departments before new BESS facilities commence operation. - Directing the Office of the State Fire Marshal to review and consider updates to the Fire Code in relation to the placement of BESS facilities. CESA and our partners at ACP-California were proud to support this bill. SB 283 reflects our shared commitment to ensuring rigorous safety standards as California continues to scale clean energy infrastructure.   Read the full announcement from the Governor’s Office: [https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/governor-newsom-issues-legislative-update-10-6-25/](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/governor-newsom-issues-legislative-update-10-6-25/) [News](https://storagealliance.org/news/tag/news) ## Related posts [![](https://storagealliance.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CalFireLogo.jpg?height=200&name=CalFireLogo.jpg)](https://storagealliance.org/news/cesa-participates-in-state-fire-marshals-new-bess-safety-workgroup) [News](https://storagealliance.org/news/tag/news) ## [CESA Participates in State Fire Marshal’s New BESS Safety Workgroup](https://storagealliance.org/news/cesa-participates-in-state-fire-marshals-new-bess-safety-workgroup) [CESA](https://storagealliance.org/news/author/cesa) Jan 12, 2026, 7:51:55 PM On January 7, CESA's Executive Director, Scott Murtishaw, attended the inaugural meeting of the... 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