Energy: firm zero-carbon resources.
- Requires California to integrate zero-carbon energy resources into the electrical grid by 2045.
- Mandates the Energy Commission to identify funding programs for zero-carbon resources by July 2026.
- Requires utilities to include zero-carbon resources in their reliability planning by July 2027.
- Directs the Public Utilities Commission to report on local reliability needs by December 2026.
Senator Stern's proposal to integrate firm zero-carbon resources into California's electrical grid planning establishes new requirements for state energy agencies to evaluate and optimize these resources for local reliability. The legislation directs the Energy Commission to identify, by July 2026, existing and potential funding programs that could support firm zero-carbon resource deployment, along with mechanisms to maximize system reliability and affordability using available funds.
The Public Utilities Commission would need to produce a comprehensive assessment by December 2026 examining opportunities to enhance local reliability through firm zero-carbon resources. This report must analyze resource attributes needed for reliability, develop deployment scenarios across different timeframes, identify priority regions for implementation, and outline solutions to market barriers. Beginning July 2027, the PUC would evaluate resources needed to optimize local reliability at minimum cost, requiring load-serving entities to consider firm zero-carbon options in their integrated resource planning.
The measure aligns with California's target of achieving 100% renewable and zero-carbon retail electricity sales by 2045. While the bill creates new mandates for state agencies and utilities, it specifies that local agencies and school districts will not receive state reimbursement for any costs incurred through compliance with its provisions.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy: firm renewable energy resources and firm zero-carbon resources: procurement. | February 2022 | Failed | ||
Electricity: eligible renewable energy and zero-carbon resources: state agencies: procurement. | February 2021 | Failed | ||
Energy: firm zero-carbon resources. | February 2021 | Passed |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | PASS |
- Requires California to integrate zero-carbon energy resources into the electrical grid by 2045.
- Mandates the Energy Commission to identify funding programs for zero-carbon resources by July 2026.
- Requires utilities to include zero-carbon resources in their reliability planning by July 2027.
- Directs the Public Utilities Commission to report on local reliability needs by December 2026.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Stern's proposal to integrate firm zero-carbon resources into California's electrical grid planning establishes new requirements for state energy agencies to evaluate and optimize these resources for local reliability. The legislation directs the Energy Commission to identify, by July 2026, existing and potential funding programs that could support firm zero-carbon resource deployment, along with mechanisms to maximize system reliability and affordability using available funds.
The Public Utilities Commission would need to produce a comprehensive assessment by December 2026 examining opportunities to enhance local reliability through firm zero-carbon resources. This report must analyze resource attributes needed for reliability, develop deployment scenarios across different timeframes, identify priority regions for implementation, and outline solutions to market barriers. Beginning July 2027, the PUC would evaluate resources needed to optimize local reliability at minimum cost, requiring load-serving entities to consider firm zero-carbon options in their integrated resource planning.
The measure aligns with California's target of achieving 100% renewable and zero-carbon retail electricity sales by 2045. While the bill creates new mandates for state agencies and utilities, it specifies that local agencies and school districts will not receive state reimbursement for any costs incurred through compliance with its provisions.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy: firm renewable energy resources and firm zero-carbon resources: procurement. | February 2022 | Failed | ||
Electricity: eligible renewable energy and zero-carbon resources: state agencies: procurement. | February 2021 | Failed | ||
Energy: firm zero-carbon resources. | February 2021 | Passed |