Kern County Planning Commission, April 23, 2026

The Kern County Planning Commission held a meeting on April 23, 2026, primarily to discuss the Discovery Solar PV and Storage project proposed by Discovery Solar PV and Storage LLC (Terogen). The project involves developing a 1,400-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility with 8 gigawatt-hours of energy storage near Mojave, California. The commission reviewed extensive environmental impact reports, mitigation measures, and zoning changes required for the project. Staff recommended approval of the project, highlighting its economic benefits including over 660 construction jobs, six permanent operations jobs, and significant property tax contributions estimated at $758 million over 35 years. The applicant emphasized their long-standing investment in Kern County and commitment to local union labor. The commission received public support from local economic development and labor representatives. After discussion, the commission voted unanimously to approve the project and forward it to the Board of Supervisors for final consideration. No other procurement or contract awards were discussed during the meeting.