Covina City Council to vote on battery energy storage project amid backlash from community

The Covina City Council is set to vote on a 110-megawatt battery energy storage project proposed by RWE Americas, which has faced community backlash due to concerns over safety, transparency, and potential fires linked to lithium-ion batteries. The project, intended to stabilize the energy grid and generate economic benefits, was previously rejected by the city's planning commission after public opposition.