Lot N and CGI Solar and Battery
Summary
SCH Number
2026020199
Public Agency
California State University, San Bernardino
(CSUSB)
Document Title
Lot N and CGI Solar and Battery
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/6/2026
Document Description
This project will construct a 3-Megawatt canopy-style solar array over the existing Parking Lot N, a 140-kw roof-mounted solar array on the existing Center for Global Innovation building, and a 2.9MW battery energy storage system located on vacant land adjacent to the campus main electrical switchgear building.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Chan
Agency Name
California State University, San Bernardino
Job Title
Manager of Facilities Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Bernardino
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92407
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.35
Reasons for Exemption
Section 21080.35 provides that solar energy systems installed on the roof of an existing building or an existing parking lot are statutorily exempt from CEQA. The proposed project involves the construction of carport-mounted solar panels over the existing Parking Lot N, and on the rooftop of the existing Center for Global Innovation (Building #27). Associated equipment will cover less than 500 square feet of ground surface and the site of the associated equipment is not a sensitive area.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The battery energy storage system is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures as it will expand the capabilities of the existing campus electrical switchgear building with the addition of equipment; located within a new fenced area of approximately 3,500 sq ft; and not located in an environmentally sensitive area.