| 271417 | 7/14/2026 |
Appendix 1A Property Owner Information - redacted
Filed in response to TN 271254
15 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 271412 | 7/14/2026 |
Lisa Erickson Comments - Unacceptable Risks to Public Safety, Community Welfare and Environmental Resources
Alternatives, Biological Resources, Traffic and Transportation, Hazardous Materials, Noise and Vibration, Public Health
12 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Lisa Erickson |
| 271381 | 7/13/2026 |
Myron Curtis Marzolf Comments - Marzolf
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Myron Curtis Marzolf |
| 271351 | 7/9/2026 |
PVFPD Letter - Updated
A formal letter from the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District
addressing the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), clarifying its
regulatory authority, and providing the District’s response
regarding the proposed location.
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Pajaro Valey Fire Protection District |
| 271339 | 7/8/2026 |
Nina Audino Comments - STOP Lithium BESS in Santa Cruz Couny Comments on Exclusion of UL9540A 2026 6th Edition LSFT Data
Compliance, Hazardous Materials, Public Health, Worker Safety and Fire Protection
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Nina Audino |
| 271321 | 7/8/2026 |
Determination of Incomplete Application and Request for Information for the Seahawk Battery Energy Storage System (26-OPT-02)
209 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | California Energy Commission |
| 271314 | 7/8/2026 |
Becky Steinbruner Comments - Santa Cruz County Draft BESS Ordinance is Deficient and Publicly Controversial as Guidance
Compliance
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Becky Steinbruner |
| 271309 | 7/7/2026 |
PVFPD Letter
A formal letter from the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District addressing the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), clarifying its regulatory authority, and providing the District’s response regarding the proposed location.
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Pajaro Valey Fire Protection District |
| 271286 | 7/6/2026 |
Linda Aron (Phoenix Artemisia) Comments - The deadly nature of an HF fire makes one wonder how this application can be considered at all
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | Linda Aron (Phoenix Artemisia) |
| 271271 | 7/6/2026 |
Myron Curtis Marzolf Comments - Marzolf
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Myron Curtis Marzolf |
| 271269 | 7/6/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Letter to New Leaf Energy Investors
Alternatives, Facility Design, Compliance
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Karell Reader |
| 271268 | 7/6/2026 |
Randall Leonard Comments - Seahawk BESS, as of 7-4-26
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | Randall Leonard |
| 271267 | 7/6/2026 |
Myron Curtis Marzolf Comments - Marzolf
Project Description
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Myron Curtis Marzolf |
| 271266 | 7/6/2026 |
Margaret Merritt Comments - NO LITHIUM BESS in SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Margaret Merritt |
| 271263 | 5/27/2026 |
Cultural Resources Technical Report Part 2 - confidential
210 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271262 | 5/27/2026 |
Cultural Resources Technical Report Part 1 - confidential
239 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271261 | 5/27/2026 |
Appendix 1A Property Owner Information - confidential
15 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271260 | 5/27/2026 |
Appendix 2E LGIA - confidential
134 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271259 | 5/27/2026 |
Appendix 3-5E Contaminated Soil Mitigation Study - confidential
51 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271258 | 5/27/2026 |
Appendix 3-5D Phase II ESA - confidential
54 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271257 | 5/27/2026 |
Appendix 3-8A Paleontological Resources Records Search Results - confidential
6 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271256 | 5/27/2026 |
Appendix 3-16A UL 9540A Test Results - confidential
67 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| 271254 | 7/2/2026 |
California Energy Commission Response to Sequoia Energy Storage
TNs 270287, 270288, 270289, 270290, 270791, and 270792)
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 271250 | 7/2/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN—-LFP BESS Planned For Watsonville, CA
Air Quality, Worker Safety and Fire Protection, Soil and Water, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Hazardous Materials, Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 271173 | 7/2/2026 |
Stop Lithium BESS Comment Letter
Land Use
286 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Alene Taber Law, APC |
| 271134 | 7/1/2026 |
Proof of publication (cut sheet) of the Seahawk legal notice (Spanish version)
Proof of publication (cut sheet) of the Seahawk legal notice (Spanish version)
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | California Energy Commission |
| 271115 | 6/30/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - Serious Medical Consequences of Lithium-ion BESS Fires
Hazardous Materials, Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 271109 | 6/30/2026 |
Jonathan Pilch Comments - Watsonville Wetlands Watch Comment Letter
Biological Resources, Facility Design, Land Use, Public Health, Soil and Water
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Watsonville Wetlands Watch |
| 271087 | 6/29/2026 |
Becky Steinbruner Comments - Project Has No Guaranteed Water Supply Agreement
Compliance
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Becky Steinbruner |
| 271086 | 6/29/2026 |
Linda Aron (Phoenix Artemisia) Comments - Gross errors by New Leaf - sensitive receptors and failing to designate unincorporated Watsonville as first responders
Public Health, Worker Safety and Fire Protection
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | Linda Aron (Phoenix Artemisia) |
| 271083 | 6/29/2026 |
Henry Cleveland Comments - BESS in Watsonville housing NOT a good dea
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Henry Cleveland |
| 271070 | 6/29/2026 |
City of Watsonville City Council Comments - Regarding Proposed Seahawk Battery Energy Storage System
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | City of Watsonville City Council |
| 271069 | 6/29/2026 |
Eriberto Estrada for PVUSD Trustee 2026 Comments - Formal Opposition to Proposed Seahawk Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Executive Summary
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Eriberto Estrada for PVUSD Trustee 2026 |
| 271068 | 6/29/2026 |
Elva Montes Comments - Stop BESS on Minto Road
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Elva Montes |
| 271067 | 6/29/2026 |
Teresa Comments - Stop BESS on Minto Road
Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, Noise and Vibration, Traffic and Transportation
3 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Teresa |
| 271066 | 6/29/2026 |
David F Betz Comments - Deny Seahawk Battery Project
Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, Public Health, Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Noise and Vibration, Soil and Water
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | David F Betz |
| 271065 | 6/29/2026 |
Samantha Ross Comments - 50 year Property Owner
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Samantha Ross |
| 271064 | 6/29/2026 |
Stacey Nicole Barros Comments - Consider the Negative Hazardous Impact of the BESS Plant
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Stacey Nicole Barros |
| 271063 | 6/29/2026 |
Adam Myers Comments - Hazard to the Community
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | Adam Myers |
| 271062 | 6/29/2026 |
Carol McGrath Comments - PLEASE NO BESS AT 90 MINTO ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CA
Land Use
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Carol McGrath |
| 271039 | 6/26/2026 |
Katherine Rice Comments - Opposition to New Leaf Energy BESS at 90 Minto Road, Watsonville
Public Health
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Katherine Rice |
| 271032 | 6/26/2026 |
Elisha Christian Comments - Keep battery storage out of our community
Greenhouse Gases, Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Soil and Water
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Elisha Christian |
| 271021 | 6/25/2026 |
Patrick Orozco Comments - Cultural Resources at College Lake
Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Land Use, Public Health, Soil and Water
9 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Patrick Orozco |
| 271009 | 6/25/2026 |
Melanie Redman Comments - I OBJECT to BESS at 90 Minto Rd Watsonville CA
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Melanie Redman |
| 270981 | 6/24/2026 |
Comment Letter from Luane Vidak
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | California Energy Commission |
| 270978 | 6/24/2026 |
Seahawk Newspaper Notice of Receipt Santa Cruz Record
Seahawk Newspaper Notice of Receipt Santa Cruz Record on June 23, 2026
16 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | California Energy Commission |
| 270951 | 6/24/2026 |
Linda Aron Comments - Community Benefit cannot be New Leaf preventing its' own accidents
Compliance, Public Health, Worker Safety and Fire Protection
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Linda Aron |
| 270942 | 6/23/2026 |
Comment letter from Save Our Rural Town
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Jacqueline Ayer |
| 270918 | 6/22/2026 |
Becky Steinbruner Comments - Project Would Displace Farmworker Housing
Socioeconomics
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Becky Steinbruner |
| 270909 | 6/22/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - We Have Non-Lithium Batteries For Energy Storage—-This SAFE Technology is the Industry’s New Priority!
Hazardous Materials, Alternatives
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 270906 | 6/22/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries in BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
Alternatives, Hazardous Materials
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 270905 | 6/22/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - We Must STOP Using Lithium-ion Batteries in BESS—-They Are Dangerous!
Alternatives, Hazardous Materials
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 270904 | 6/22/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - We Can Do BETTER Than Lithium-based Batteries For BESS
Alternatives, Efficiency, Hazardous Materials
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 270903 | 6/22/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - Are LFP Batteries Planned for 90 Minto Road, Watsonville Really Safe
Biological Resources, Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Public Health, Soil and Water
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 270902 | 6/22/2026 |
Becky Steinbruner Comments - Project Would Displace Farmworker Housing
Socioeconomics
1 page(s)
| | CEC Commissioners | Becky Steinbruner |
| 270901 | 6/22/2026 |
Illana Berger Comments - Battery Storage Facility in the Interlaken District
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Illana Berger |
| 270900 | 6/22/2026 |
Marlese Roton Comments - Heartfelt Reasons why this BESS project should not go forward
Hazardous Materials
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Marlese Roton |
| 270890 | 6/19/2026 |
Linda Santos Comments - LA County Fire Fighters Cease and Desist
Hazardous Materials, Public Health, Worker Safety and Fire Protection
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Linda Santos |
| 270888 | 6/19/2026 |
Linda Santos Comments - Evacuation plans
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Linda Santos |
| 270880 | 6/19/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Public Safety and County Licensing
Hazardous Materials, Noise and Vibration, Public Health
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Karell Reader |
| 270876 | 6/19/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn Comments - CEC Has Allocated $247 Million to Research Non-Lithium-Ion ES (Energy Storage)
Alternatives, Hazardous Materials
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dr. Elizabeth Quinn |
| 270656 | 6/16/2026 |
Kathy Cooney Comments - Concerns over Minto Road Project in Watsonville CA
Socioeconomics, Noise and Vibration, Public Health, Hazardous Materials
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Kathy Cooney |
| 270579 | 6/12/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Project Design - Earthquake Concerns
Geology/Paleontology, Cultural Resources, Facility Design
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Karell Reader |
| 270561 | 6/11/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Concern with Under-Resourced Fire Districts - Emergency Response
Public Health
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Karell Reader |
| 270545 | 6/11/2026 |
Bobbie Frandeen Comments - Battery Storage Comments
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Bobbie Frandeen |
| 270527 | 6/11/2026 |
Linda Aron Comments - Please record our neighborhood petition against the Seahawk Project
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Linda Aron |
| 270507 | 6/10/2026 |
Sehawk_BESS_ Notice_of_Receipt_of_Opt_in_ Application Local Jurisdictions emal
Sehawk_BESS_ Notice_of_Receipt_of_Opt-In_ Application_Local_Jurisdictions_emal
Compliance
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 270506 | 6/10/2026 |
Seahawk_BESS_ Question to CPUC
Seahawk_BESS_Question_to_CPUC_Regarding Necessity of CPCN20260610
Compliance
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 270500 | 6/10/2026 |
Deborah Cypert Comments - Battery Storage Comments
Hazardous Materials
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Deborah Cypert |
| 270498 | 6/10/2026 |
Sarah Ringler Comments - New lithium-ion phosphate batteries are not proven to be safe enough
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Sarah Ringler |
| 270496 | 6/10/2026 |
Seahawk_BESS_ Notice of Receipt of Opt-In Application
Seahawk_BESS_ Notice of Receipt of Opt-In Application_all other agencies email
Compliance
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 270495 | 6/10/2026 |
Seahawk_Bess_Attorney General Notice of Receipt of Opt-In Application
Seahawk_Bess_Attorney General Notice of Receipt of Opt-In Application 06102026
Compliance
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 270493 | 6/10/2026 |
Memo_Email Acknowledgement_Seahawk_BESS
June 8, 2026 Email acknowledgement of receipt of an Opt-In application from Seahawk Battery Energy Storage System Project by Sequoia Energy Storage 1, LLC a subsidiary of New Leaf Energy, Inc.
Compliance
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 270480 | 6/10/2026 |
Diane Dutton-Jones Comments - Oppose the Siting of Seahawk BESS - Land Use
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Diane Dutton-Jones |
| 270445 | 6/9/2026 |
Cultural Resources Technical Report, Non-Confidential Version
58 page(s)
| | CEC Docket Unit | Dudek |
| 270402 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader-Opposition to Seahawk BESS
3 page(s)
| | David Hochschild, Chair | California Energy Commission |
| 270375 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Toxins from BESS Firefighting Water Run-off
7 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270374 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Toxic Firefighting Water Run-off
7 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270373 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Public Safety Concerns during Potential Construction of Seahawk BESS
Socioeconomics
7 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270372 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Public Safety Concerns during Potential Construction of Seahawk BESS
Socioeconomics
3 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270371 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Troublesome Corporate Structure and Liability
Compliance
3 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270370 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Troublesome Corporate Structure and Liability
Compliance
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Karell Reader |
| 270369 | 6/1/2026 |
Sandra Casares Comments - Indigenous Opposition
2 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Sandra Casares |
| 270368 | 6/1/2026 |
Molly Tabler Comments - No lithium battery storage facility
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Molly Tabler |
| 270367 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Dangers of EMFs to People and Environment
2 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270366 | 6/1/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - CATL LFP Batteries Proposed for Seahawk BESS Project
Facility Design, Compliance, Project Description, Reliability
7 page(s)
| | Eric Veerkamp, Project Manager | Karell Reader |
| 270342 | 5/29/2026 |
Becky Steinbruner Comments - Protect Groundwater Resources Near Seahawk BESS Project
Soil and Water
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Becky Steinbruner |
| 270315 | 5/28/2026 |
Thomas May Comments - Oppose the proposed lithium BESS siting at 90 Minto Road
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Thomas May |
| 270314 | 5/27/2026 |
Josefa Simkin Comments - No lithium battery plant
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Josefa Simkin |
| 270298 | 5/27/2026 |
Nina Audino Comments - Nina Audino Comments - STOP Lithium BESS in SC County Comment Letter on Developer's Lack of Transparency & Community Engagement
29 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Nina Audino |
| 270293 | 5/27/2026 |
Data Completeness Worksheet
152 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270292 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Confidential Designation
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohen | Dudek |
| 270291 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Confidential Designation
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohen | Dudek |
| 270290 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Confidential Designation
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohen | Dudek |
| 270289 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Confidential Designation
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270288 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Confidential Designation
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270287 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Confidential Designation
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohen | Dudek |
| 270272 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-16 Appendices
106 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270271 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-15 Appendices Part 2
67 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270270 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-15 Appendices Part 1
56 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270269 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-13 Appendix
13 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270268 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-12 Appendices
43 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270267 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-8 Appendices
20 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270266 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-7 Appendices
78 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270265 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-6 Appendices Part 1
98 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270264 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-6 Appendices Part 2
40 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270262 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-5 Appendices Part 5
82 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270261 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-5 Appendices Part 4
314 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270260 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-5 Appendices Part 3
333 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270259 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-5 Appendices Part 2
137 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270258 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-5 Appendices Part 1
350 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270256 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-4 Appendices
242 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270254 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 3-2 Appendices
221 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270253 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 2 Appendices Part 1
13 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270252 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 2 Appendices Part 2
65 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270251 | 5/27/2026 |
Section 1 Appendices
10 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270250 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Opt-In Certification Part 1
798 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270249 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Opt-In Certification Part 3
250 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270248 | 5/27/2026 |
Application for Opt-In Certification Part 2
2634 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Dudek |
| 270209 | 5/26/2026 |
Please protect low income people of color, farmland and natural lakes, deny Seahawk
Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Land Use, Noise and Vibration, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Soil and Water
5 page(s)
| | CEC Docket Unit | Linda Aron |
| 270153 | 5/22/2026 |
Marilyn Garrett Comments - Deny the Seahawk BESS project in Santa Cruz County
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Marilyn Garrett |
| 269966 | 5/14/2026 |
Memo to Open Docket
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |