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CA SB500

Energy: usage data.


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Introduced
02/19/2025
In Committee
07/10/2025
Crossed Over
06/04/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 25402.10 of the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing energy usage data regulations to provide more flexibility and support for energy benchmarking efforts. Specifically, the bill allows utilities to satisfy current requirements by delivering aggregated energy usage data to a building owner's account in alternative systems or tools approved by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, beyond just the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The bill expands the commission's authority to adopt, amend, or rescind guidelines for the Building Energy Benchmarking Program, which helps track and compare energy usage across buildings. The legislation also provides $10 million to enhance the commission's outreach and enforcement activities to increase compliance among covered building owners and improve data quality. Additionally, the bill allows the commission to develop strategies for using benchmarking data to identify opportunities for reducing energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, which may include implementing building performance standards, energy audits for underperforming buildings, and prioritizing energy efficiency programs. The bill is designed to take effect immediately as part of the state's budget-related legislation, and it aims to support California's broader goals of improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in the building sector.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (July 9). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. (on 07/10/2025)

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