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This bill, known as the Ratepayer and Technological Innovation Protection Act, requires the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to establish a special electrical tariff or program for large-scale energy consumers, referred to as "eligible customers" (defined as transmission-level service customers with at least 50 megawatts of estimated demand), by July 1, 2026. The primary goals of this tariff are to ensure just and reasonable electricity rates, protect existing ratepayers from cost shifts, meet climate change goals, promote stable electricity rates, and contribute to grid reliability. The bill mandates that by January 1, 2030, these eligible customers must be served by 100% zero-carbon electricity resources without increasing carbon emissions in the western grid. The CPUC is authorized to require these customers to site energy storage systems and backup power systems that support California's emission reduction goals, and to establish minimum requirements for zero-carbon energy procurement. The legislation recognizes the growing energy demands of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and aims to support technological innovation while protecting existing ratepayers and maintaining the state's clean energy standards. The bill is part of California's broader strategy to manage large-scale energy consumption by technological industries while maintaining environmental and economic sustainability.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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