In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
Summary
The bill makes the owner or operator of a stationary energy storage system pay for specialized fire‑response training and the necessary equipment for any local fire department that would respond to a fire at the system’s site. Training must follow the NFPA 855 standard, and the State Fire Marshal will oversee compliance. The goal is to improve safety around large battery installations.
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