Climate change.
- Increases Energy Commission certification fees to $750,000 for initial deposits and $70,000 for annual renewals.
- Extends funding for clean energy projects through the Electric Program Investment Charge program until January 2028.
- Appropriates $132 million for zero-emission truck and bus voucher incentives through 2027.
- Requires fossil fuel backup facilities to operate only during extreme grid events.
The California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee has put forward comprehensive legislation modifying state energy and transportation programs to advance climate initiatives. The bill adjusts compensation for Energy Commission leadership, revises facility certification fees, expands clean transportation funding, and appropriates funds for zero-emission vehicle initiatives.
The legislation grants the Energy Commission chairperson annual 5% salary increases through fiscal year 2027-28, aligning with existing increases for other commission members. It establishes a $750,000 nonrefundable deposit requirement for energy facility certification applications and raises the annual certification maintenance fee to $70,000. These fees will support application processing and compliance monitoring through the Energy Facility License and Compliance Fund.
For clean transportation programs, the bill expands funding allocation criteria for the Clean Cars 4 All Program and modifies the Clean Transportation Program to include broader zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects. The State Air Resources Board receives authority to implement new fee schedules for vehicle certification deficiencies, with proceeds directed to the Certification and Compliance Fund.
The legislation extends the Energy Commission's authority to award noncompetitive follow-on funding for qualifying Electric Program Investment Charge projects through January 2028. It also clarifies that fossil fuel facilities constructed and owned by the Department of Water Resources may operate only during extreme events.
The measure appropriates $132.17 million from the Air Pollution Control Fund to the State Air Resources Board for zero-emission truck and bus vouchers in fiscal year 2025-26, with funds available for encumbrance through June 2027. The legislation takes immediate effect as a budget-related appropriation.
 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 Energy Commission certification fees to $750,000 for initial deposits and $70,000 for annual renewals.
- Extends funding for clean energy projects through the Electric Program Investment Charge program until January 2028.
- Appropriates $132 million for zero-emission truck and bus voucher incentives through 2027.
- Requires fossil fuel backup facilities to operate only during extreme grid events.
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The California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee has put forward comprehensive legislation modifying state energy and transportation programs to advance climate initiatives. The bill adjusts compensation for Energy Commission leadership, revises facility certification fees, expands clean transportation funding, and appropriates funds for zero-emission vehicle initiatives.
The legislation grants the Energy Commission chairperson annual 5% salary increases through fiscal year 2027-28, aligning with existing increases for other commission members. It establishes a $750,000 nonrefundable deposit requirement for energy facility certification applications and raises the annual certification maintenance fee to $70,000. These fees will support application processing and compliance monitoring through the Energy Facility License and Compliance Fund.
For clean transportation programs, the bill expands funding allocation criteria for the Clean Cars 4 All Program and modifies the Clean Transportation Program to include broader zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects. The State Air Resources Board receives authority to implement new fee schedules for vehicle certification deficiencies, with proceeds directed to the Certification and Compliance Fund.
The legislation extends the Energy Commission's authority to award noncompetitive follow-on funding for qualifying Electric Program Investment Charge projects through January 2028. It also clarifies that fossil fuel facilities constructed and owned by the Department of Water Resources may operate only during extreme events.
The measure appropriates $132.17 million from the Air Pollution Control Fund to the State Air Resources Board for zero-emission truck and bus vouchers in fiscal year 2025-26, with funds available for encumbrance through June 2027. The legislation takes immediate effect as a budget-related appropriation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 19 | 2 | 79 | 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 |