Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System CEC Staff Assessment Public Meeting

The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a public meeting on the Staff Assessment for the proposed Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System (project), pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 25545.7.2(b)(2) and 25545.7.6. The purpose of the meeting is for CEC staff to present the Staff Assessment, which includes a draft environmental impact report (Draft EIR), and receive comments on the assessment from government agencies, California Native American tribes, the public, and the project applicant. This is a hybrid meeting, with both a publicly accessible physical location and public access online or by phone through Zoom™.

The Staff Assessment contains the CEC staff’s independent, objective evaluation of the proposed project. The Staff Assessment was docketed for public review and comment on January 26, 2026 (TN 268314).1 The comment period ends at 5:00 P.M. on March 27, 2026.

The public can participate in the meeting consistent with the attendance instructions below. The CEC aims to begin promptly at the start time posted. The end time is an estimate based on the proposed agenda. The meeting may end sooner or later than the posted end time. Breaks will be announced during the meeting.

Notice and Agenda

• Notice of Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System CEC Staff Assessment Public Meeting
• Aviso sobre el Sistema de Almacenamiento de Energía en Baterías Potentia-Viridi Reunión Pública sobre la Evaluación del Personal de la CEC

Remote Attendance

Remote participants may join via Zoom by internet or phone.

• Attend Meeting via Zoom or log in at the Zoom website, enter the Webinar ID 817 8158 8386 and passcode 099921, and follow all prompts.
• To join by telephone. Call (669) 219-2599. When prompted, enter the Webinar ID 817 8158 8386 and passcode 099921.

Zoom Closed Captioning Service.
At the bottom of the screen, click the Live Transcript CC icon and choose “Show Subtitle” or “View Full Transcript” from the pop-up menu. To stop closed captioning, close the “Live Transcript” or select “Hide Subtitle” from the pop-up menu. If joining by phone, closed captioning is automatic and cannot be turned off. While closed captioning is available in real-time, it can include errors. A more accurate transcript of the workshop will be docketed and posted as soon as possible after the meeting concludes.

Zoom Spanish Interpreting Services.
Open the Zoom meeting. In the “Navigation” panel, click “Settings,” then click the “Meeting” tab. Under “In Meeting (Advanced),” click “Language Interpretation” toggle to enable/ disable. If a verification dialog displays, click “Enable” or “Disable” to verify the change. If the option is grayed out, it has been locked and you will need to contact your Zoom admin. Click “Mute Original Audio” to reduce background noise.

Zoom Difficulty.
Contact Zoom at (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or the CEC Public Advisor at publicadvisor@energy.ca.gov, or by phone at (916) 269-9595