Summary
A company's trying to fast-track a big battery storage project by skipping local Santa Cruz County approval and going straight to the state. They claim local red tape is costing them too much time and money.
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Impact analysis
This could mean higher energy costs down the line if the project gets delayed further, or potentially lower costs if it speeds up renewable energy integration.
The company gets to move faster, and if it works, we all benefit from cleaner energy storage.
Local officials and residents might feel bypassed, and there's always a risk of environmental concerns being overlooked without local input.
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