Saloon Energy Storage Use Permit (PD-25-6)
Summary
SCH Number
2025070064
Lead Agency
Colusa County
Document Title
Saloon Energy Storage Use Permit (PD-25-6)
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
The property is currently zoned Agriculture Exclusive (E-A) with a General Plan designation of Agriculture General (AG) and is currently an orchard.
Document Description
The Colusa County Planning Department, in coordination with DUDEK, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Saloon Energy Storage Use Permit (PD-25-6). The Saloon Energy Storage LLC, is requesting approval of a Major Use Permit and franchise agreement for a proposed 150-megawatt (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near the PG&E Cortina Substation in Colusa County. The project includes a 0.5-mile underground generation tie-line (gen-tie) connecting the BESS to the substation. The property is zoned Agriculture Exclusive (E-A) and designated Agriculture General (AG) in the General Plan. A Use Permit is required for energy generation intended for off-site use, pursuant to Colusa County Zoning Code Section 44-2.20.30.
The project would occupy approximately 14.5 acres of an 18.7-acre site, with the remaining 4.2 acres left undisturbed. It would be remotely operated year-round and include components such as battery enclosures, power conversion systems, and transformers. The project site is located southeast of the intersection of Walnut Drive and East Camp Road, approximately four miles west of the community of Arbuckle. It spans portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 016-290-053 and 016-290-009 and includes the 0.5-mile gen-tie line extending west to the PG&E Cortina Substation.
Contact Information
Name
Ciara Fisher
Agency Name
Colusa County
Job Title
Principal Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Luke Shillington
Agency Name
Saloon Energy Storage LLC
Job Title
Chief Development Officer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Ronelle Candia
Agency Name
DUDEK
Job Title
Project Manager II
Contact Types
Consulting Firm
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Williams
Counties
Colusa
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Walnut Drive and E Camp Rd
Zip
95987
Total Acres
18.7
Parcel #
016-290-053 & 016-290-009
Waterways
Spring Creek
Township
15N
Range
3W
Section
29
Other Location Info
The project is located southeast of the intersection of Walnut Drive and East Camp Road in Colusa County, approximately 4 miles west of the community of Arbuckle. The approximately 14-acre project site is situated within Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 016-290-053 and 016-290-009 and includes a 0.5-mile generation tie-line (gen-tie) to the PG&E Cortina Substation located west of the site.
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Department of Transportation, District 3 (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Energy Commission, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5 (RWQCB), Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Office of Historic Preservation, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water
Development Types
Power:Other Power Type (BESS)(Megawatts 150)
Local Actions
Use Permit
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology/Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Public Services, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities/Service Systems, Wildfire
Public Review Period Start
Public Review Period End
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
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