Bill > AB127

This bill addresses several key aspects of California's climate change and energy policy, focusing on various programs and funding mechanisms. It increases the annual salary of the chairperson of the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission by 5% for fiscal years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. The bill extends the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program's ability to award non-competitive follow-on funding for innovative energy projects until January 1, 2028. It modifies the certification process for electrical generating facilities by increasing application fees and requiring applicants to pay all processing costs. The bill also expands the Clean Transportation Program's funding eligibility to include zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and block grants. Additionally, the bill appropriates $132,175,000 to the State Air Resources Board for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project, with funds to be used to support medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and small businesses. The legislation makes several technical changes to existing energy and environmental programs, streamlining processes and providing additional funding for clean energy and transportation initiatives. The bill is part of the budget process and is intended to take effect immediately, supporting California's ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy technologies.

Budget and Finance

Budget (Assembly)

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