Antelope Valley BESS represents a key milestone in LRE’s energy storage strategy as its first grid-connected, stand-alone battery project and the company’s seventh clean energy project online in the state.
Antelope Valley BESS is powered by four-hour Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries provided by Powin and is designed to support California’s electric grid by storing energy when demand is low and discharging it during peak periods. This capability improves grid reliability, offsets carbon-intensive generation and enhances overall energy flexibility.
“Bringing the Antelope Valley BESS facility online is a major milestone for LRE and reflects our commitment to accelerating energy innovation in California,” said Sam Mangrum, EVP Project Execution at LRE.
The project created approximately 90 jobs during construction and is expected to deliver long-term economic benefits to Kern County through local tax revenues—including an estimated $30 million in property taxes over the life of the project—and community investments.
In line with its ongoing commitment to community partnership, LRE has supported local initiatives with donations to Rosamond Hills Senior Apartments, which provides housing for low-income seniors, and the Kern County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, a charitable organization dedicated to community service.
“Our mission goes beyond clean energy—we strive to leave a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we operate,” added Mangrum. “Antelope Valley BESS not only strengthens California’s grid but also supports economic growth and resilience in Kern County.”
