California Air Resources Board

Summary

Would have required the California Energy Commission (CEC), working with CARB and the California Public Utilities Commission, to prepare a statewide assessment of the supply needs for transmission and distribution infrastructure and equipment that is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, as specified. The bill would have also required the CEC to update the assessment at least once every 3 years, and to submit the assessment to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 every 3 years thereafter. Was not heard in the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee.

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Summary

Requires the California Energy Commission (CEC), working with CARB and the California Public Utilities Commission, to prepare a statewide assessment of the supply needs for transmission and distribution infrastructure and equipment that is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, as specified. The bill also requires CEC to update the assessment at least once every 3 years, and to submit the assessment to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 every 3 years thereafter. Was not heard in the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee.

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Summary

Would have established the Climate Innovation Grant Program, administered by the Strategic Growth Council, to award grants funded by voluntary tax contributions for the development and research of new innovations and technologies that either reduce emissions of greenhouse gases or address the impacts of climate change.  Was not heard in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.

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Summary

Spot bill related to the Environmental Farming Program.  Remains in the Senate Rules Committee.  

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