Energy storage projects will no longer need approval from California zoning authorities, according to a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, D, on August 29. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The new law, Assembly Bill 2625, exempts energy storage projects from the state's Subdivision Map Act, which creates and defines the. Sacramento, CA –The California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA), a membership-based organization committed to advancing the role of energy storage in the electric power sector, applauds the signing of AB 2625, granting an exemption to the Subdivision Map Act for energy storage systems to support. As the U. transitions toward a more decentralized and resilient energy future, the role of residential energy storage systems (ESS) is rapidly expanding. Driven by climate challenges, grid instability, and evolving policy landscapes, battery storage paired with residential solar is no longer a. In most cities and towns, all land uses — whether for battery storage, single-family homes, or supermarkets — must be authorized under the local zoning bylaw or ordinance before they can obtain building permits.