| 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
Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Noise and Vibration, Public Health, Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, 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
Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Soil and Water, Greenhouse Gases
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!
Alternatives, Hazardous Materials
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
Hazardous Materials, Noise and Vibration, Public Health, Socioeconomics
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Dockets | Kathy Cooney |
| 270579 | 6/12/2026 |
Karell Reader Comments - Project Design - Earthquake Concerns
Cultural Resources, Facility Design, Geology/Paleontology
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 |
| | |
Cultural Resources Technical Report Part 1 - confidential
239 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Cultural Resources Technical Report Part 2 - confidential
210 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Appendix 1A Property Owner Information - confidential
15 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Appendix 2E LGIA - confidential
134 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Appendix 3-5D Phase II ESA - confidential
54 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Appendix 3-5E Contaminated Soil Mitigation Study - confidential
51 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Appendix 3-8A Paleontological Resources Records Search Results - confidential
6 page(s)
| | | Dudek |
| | |
Appendix 3-16A UL 9540A Test Results - confidential
67 page(s)
| | | Dudek |