Bill > AB1347

This bill seeks to address electrical infrastructure challenges by establishing six electrical infrastructure modernization zones, with a specific focus on the high desert area and Altadena in Los Angeles County. The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, in collaboration with the Independent System Operator, will identify these zones based on criteria such as economic development needs, electrical infrastructure gaps, projected load growth, and minimal ratepayer impact. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and Energy Commission will recognize these zones as priority areas for load growth, and electrical corporations serving customers in these zones will be authorized to update electrical load projections and expedite cost recovery. Additionally, electrical corporations may manage microgrids within these zones, with provisions for alternative microgrid management if the corporation cannot do so directly. The bill acknowledges the state's challenges with electricity infrastructure, including increased load growth and affordability pressures, and aims to provide more flexible and efficient approaches to electricity service in hard-to-reach areas. By creating these modernization zones, the legislation intends to support economic development, reduce delays in electrical service upgrades, and minimize potential revenue losses for local jurisdictions.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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