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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Section 8371.6 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
AI Summary
This bill extends and modifies California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) and Microgrid Incentive Program to better support communities experiencing frequent power outages. The bill extends the SGIP until January 1, 2028 and requires that after January 1, 2026, any unallocated funds be directed to areas that have experienced two or more "deenergization events" (planned power shutoffs, typically during wildfire risk periods), with priority given to vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure. The bill also requires electrical corporations to report their unallocated microgrid program funds to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) by January 15, 2026, and empowers the PUC to consider using a third-party administrator if additional actions are needed to advance the Microgrid Incentive Program. The goal is to improve electrical grid resilience, particularly in areas prone to power outages, by supporting the development of microgrids and distributed energy resources. The bill defines vulnerable communities to include populations with access and functional needs, such as those relying on electric medical devices, and critical community infrastructure like emergency services and healthcare facilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/05/2025)
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