Climate change.
- Increases certification fees for energy facilities to $750,000 upfront and $70,000 annually for ongoing oversight.
- Extends the Energy Commission's authority to award noncompetitive follow-on funding for clean energy projects until 2028.
- Appropriates $132 million for zero-emission truck and bus vouchers targeting disadvantaged communities.
- Restricts fossil fuel backup facilities to operate only during extreme grid events.
The Assembly Committee on Budget has put forward comprehensive changes to California's energy and climate programs, modifying fee structures and expanding funding mechanisms across multiple state agencies. The legislation revises certification fees for the Energy Commission, requiring applicants to submit a $750,000 nonrefundable deposit and cover all processing costs above that amount. Annual certification maintenance fees increase to $70,000 per facility.
The bill extends the Energy Commission chairperson's 5% annual salary increase through fiscal year 2027-28 and prolongs the commission's authority to award noncompetitive follow-on funding for certain energy projects until January 2028. For the State Air Resources Board, the legislation authorizes new fee schedules for vehicle and engine deficiencies, with proceeds directed to the Certification and Compliance Fund.
Changes to the Clean Transportation Program expand eligible projects to include block grants and incentive programs for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure without prior restrictions on administrator type. The Department of Water Resources faces modified operational constraints - only facilities constructed and owned by the department that use fossil fuels must limit operation to extreme events.
The bill appropriates $132.17 million from the Air Pollution Control Fund to the State Air Resources Board for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project in fiscal year 2025-26. These funds, available through June 2027, must enhance market development of medium and heavy-duty vehicles while benefiting disadvantaged communities and small businesses.
For demand-side grid support programs, the legislation allows the Energy Commission to use any additional legislative appropriations for program implementation, third-party contracts, and advance funding disbursement. The commission must maintain funding levels for air districts participating in clean transportation equity programs when reallocating specified funds.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote |  Not Contacted | |
 Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Brian JonesR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |
- Increases certification fees for energy facilities to $750,000 upfront and $70,000 annually for ongoing oversight.
- Extends the Energy Commission's authority to award noncompetitive follow-on funding for clean energy projects until 2028.
- Appropriates $132 million for zero-emission truck and bus vouchers targeting disadvantaged communities.
- Restricts fossil fuel backup facilities to operate only during extreme grid events.
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The Assembly Committee on Budget has put forward comprehensive changes to California's energy and climate programs, modifying fee structures and expanding funding mechanisms across multiple state agencies. The legislation revises certification fees for the Energy Commission, requiring applicants to submit a $750,000 nonrefundable deposit and cover all processing costs above that amount. Annual certification maintenance fees increase to $70,000 per facility.
The bill extends the Energy Commission chairperson's 5% annual salary increase through fiscal year 2027-28 and prolongs the commission's authority to award noncompetitive follow-on funding for certain energy projects until January 2028. For the State Air Resources Board, the legislation authorizes new fee schedules for vehicle and engine deficiencies, with proceeds directed to the Certification and Compliance Fund.
Changes to the Clean Transportation Program expand eligible projects to include block grants and incentive programs for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure without prior restrictions on administrator type. The Department of Water Resources faces modified operational constraints - only facilities constructed and owned by the department that use fossil fuels must limit operation to extreme events.
The bill appropriates $132.17 million from the Air Pollution Control Fund to the State Air Resources Board for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project in fiscal year 2025-26. These funds, available through June 2027, must enhance market development of medium and heavy-duty vehicles while benefiting disadvantaged communities and small businesses.
For demand-side grid support programs, the legislation allows the Energy Commission to use any additional legislative appropriations for program implementation, third-party contracts, and advance funding disbursement. The commission must maintain funding levels for air districts participating in clean transportation equity programs when reallocating specified funds.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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| 13 | 4 | 1 | 18 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Brian JonesR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |