San Juan Capistrano Compass Energy Storage Project Meeting Guide Thursday May 29 2025.
Meeting is in person at 10:00am at Capistrano Unified School District Office in San Juan Capistrano.
Local Residents in San Juan Capistrano and the surrounding areas are concerned about the proximity to sensitive areas and about the welfare of their community.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host an informational and environmental scoping meeting pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25545.7.2 to present and solicit information on the proposed Compass Energy Storage Project.
The project developer, Compass Energy LLC, submitted an application to the CEC on April 11, 2024, to seek certification through the CEC’s Opt-In Certification program for a 250-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system capable of storing up to 1,000 MW-hours.
Compass Energy Project Information Is Online
Local Congressman Mike Levin opposes the Project
In a May 27 2025 letter to California Energy Commission he explains in part,
“I do not believe that the application to build the Compass Energy Storage Project on its currently proposed site meets these same “smart from the start” principles I have long advocated for at the federal level. The project would be situated near sensitive areas – relatively close to homes and adjacent to Trabuco Creek – and alongside critical infrastructure – primarily, Interstate 5. Should there be any kind of disaster at the project, nearby residents may be severely impacted, as could the water quality of the creek. Any extended shutdown of I-5 would hurt the commerce of our region.
In the event of a fire, there would likely be a federal role in the response, whether from assets on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton or those managed by the U.S. Forest Service. It is my mission to ensure that these federal disaster response authorities always have the resources they need to be effective.
I urge the CEC to reject the currently proposed location of the Compass Energy Storage Project.”
You Can Read Mike Levins Letter In Full Online
Proposed Energy Storage Project Map
Day 1 Agenda: Thursday May 29 2025
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. CEC staff presentation on the Opt-In Certification Program
3. Applicant presentation on the proposed project
4. CEC staff presentation on the scope and content of the Staff Assessment and environmental
analysis
5. CEC staff presentation on safety standards
6. CEC Office of the Public Advisor, Energy Equity, and Tribal Affairs presentation on public
participation and California Native American tribal consultation opportunities
7. Government Comments: California Native American tribes and federal, state and local
government entities (please see advance request instructions above).
8. Public Comments
9. Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Documents For This Meeting Are Available on CA Energy Commission Docket Log
In Person
Capistrano Unified School District Board Room
CUSD located at 33122 Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano
Space at the in-person venue may be limited.
Parking at the venue may also be limited.
Attendees are encouraged to carpool or use alternative transportation to help reduce parking demand.
Webinar ID 840 0446 1785
Passcode 715190
(Please note: Zoom participation may be limited by capacity. If the Zoom meeting reaches maximum attendance, members of the public can continue to observe the meeting via YouTube)
Meeting Live Streamed On California Energy Commission YouTube Channel
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Join By Telephone
Call toll-free at (888) 475-4499 or toll at (669) 219-2599.
When prompted, enter the Webinar ID 840 0446 1785 and passcode 715190.
Email docket@energy.ca.gov
Write on Your Email Subject Matter: Compass Energy Storage Project
Day 2 Agenda: Monday June 3 2025 at 10:00am-6:00pm
Public Comments On Zoom Day
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Public Comment
3. Closing Remarks and Adjournment
California Energy Commission May 27 2025 Press Release Is Online
