Bill > SB127

This bill makes several key changes to California's energy, transportation, and climate change policies. It grants the chairperson of the Energy Commission a 5% salary increase for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2027-28 and extends the Energy Commission's ability to award follow-on funding for Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) projects until January 1, 2028. The bill modifies certification and fee structures for energy facilities, requiring a $750,000 nonrefundable deposit for applications and increasing annual certification fees to $70,000. It expands the Clean Transportation Program's funding eligibility to include block grants for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and authorizes the State Air Resources Board to collect additional fees for vehicle and engine certifications. The bill also modifies the Clean Cars 4 All Program to maintain funding for local air districts and appropriates $132,175,000 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 the 2025-26 fiscal year. Additionally, it updates provisions related to the Department of Water Resources' electricity reliability projects, prioritizing zero-emission resources and providing more flexibility in contract and facility management. The bill is part of the budget process and takes effect immediately.

Budget and Finance

Budget and Fiscal Review (Senate)

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