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Battery storage project near Watsonville may displace residents

29 May 2026 09:54

A proposed battery storage facility near Watsonville is causing concern among longtime residents who fear displacement due to rising housing costs. - The project aims to install large-scale energy storage systems in Monterey County.

- Residents worry that increased property values and rents will force them to move. - Local officials plan public hearings to address community concerns.

The project is still in early stages, but the community is seeking assurances that their homes will remain affordable.

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