Bill > SB593

This bill requires the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to mandate that large electrical corporations conduct comprehensive studies on significant voltage-related incidents by January 1, 2027. Specifically, these studies must evaluate voltage-related events that cause at least $5,000 in damage to customer-owned equipment or property, and must analyze the frequency, causes, and impacts of such incidents across residential, commercial, and industrial customer classes from 2024 to 2026. The studies must examine consumer protections, grid reliability, complaint trends, response times, and the adequacy of current support systems, with a particular focus on how these incidents affect low-income, rural, and limited English proficiency customers. By July 1, 2027, the CPUC must publish the studies' hyperlinks on its website and report the findings to the Legislature. A "significant voltage-related incident" is defined as a deviation in electrical service voltage outside the standard range of plus or minus 5 percent of nominal voltage that results in property damage. The bill is set to be automatically repealed on January 1, 2031, ensuring it is a time-limited assessment of electrical grid performance and customer protection.

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