Dixon May Extend Data Center, Battery Storage Ban: Report

DIXON, CA — Dixon officials are considering extending a temporary ban on new data centers and battery energy storage facilities through September 2027 as the city develops regulations for the projects, according to The Independent Voice.

The City Council will consider extending the existing 45-day moratorium for another 10 months and 15 days at its Tuesday meeting, the newspaper reported.

The city adopted the temporary restrictions in late September to evaluate how the facilities could affect water supplies, electricity demand, noise levels and emissions.

Dixon has not received any applications for either type of development, but officials want to establish regulations before proposals arrive.

The city's municipal code does not specifically identify data centers or battery energy storage systems as permitted uses. Without dedicated standards, officials would need to determine whether proposed facilities fit within existing land-use categories.

The issue has gained attention as developers pursue energy storage projects elsewhere in Solano County, including a proposed facility west of Dixon and two projects in Vacaville.

Data centers house computer equipment used to process and store digital information, while battery energy storage systems store electricity for later use.

The City Council will discuss the proposal at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A St. Residents may attend in person or participate remotely.

Read the original report from The Independent Voice.