Controversial battery storage project in San Jose’s Coyote Valley is withdrawn
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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A proposed energy storage facility planned for San Jose's Coyote Valley has been withdrawn following significant opposition from environmental advocates, municipal officials, and concerned parents. The battery storage project faced substantial community resistance due to environmental and safety concerns affecting the rural southern region. The withdrawal marks a significant victory for local stakeholders who mobilized against the development, highlighting ongoing debates surrounding renewable energy infrastructure placement and residential proximity to industrial facilities.
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