Bill > AB1334

This bill seeks to establish solar energy as the official state energy of California, recognizing the state's pioneering role and significant achievements in solar technology and renewable energy. The legislation highlights California's extensive solar infrastructure, including over 2.1 million solar installations totaling approximately 50 gigawatts of capacity, and notes that solar energy currently supplies more than 31 percent of the state's electricity generation. The bill provides historical context for California's solar energy development, tracing its roots back to solar hot water technologies in the 1920s and the invention of the modern solar photovoltaic cell in 1954, and emphasizes the state's unique geographical advantages with abundant sunshine. By designating solar energy as the official state energy, the bill celebrates California's leadership in renewable energy, technological innovation, and commitment to sustainable practices. The bill officially adds Section 425.17 to the Government Code, which simply states: "Solar energy is the official state energy."

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

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