Gabriel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)


Project Description

A request to construct a 400-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) on 15.94 acres located at 13620 Live Oak Lane in the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan (IGSP). The request also includes the construction of 1,200 square foot operations building, on-site collector substation, overhead electrical tie-line, and a 130’-0” Point of Change of Ownership (POCO) pole. The project was thoroughly analyzed in the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2023020290) and certified by the Irwindale City Council on March 12, 2024. All documents related to the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan can be found here:  https://www.irwindaleca.gov/590/13620-Live-Oak-Lane---Irwindale-Gateway-

Staff Reports and Resolutions

December 3, 2025 (City Council) Plans

November 24, 2025 (City Council) Plans

October 29, 2025 (Planning Commission) Plans

Public Notice

Special City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

Special Planning Commission Meeting - October 29, 2025

Environmental Documents

https://www.irwindaleca.gov/590/13620-Live-Oak-Lane---Irwindale-Gateway-