Bill > AB1260

This bill modifies California's existing customer renewable energy subscription program by establishing new requirements for community solar and storage projects. The bill directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to adopt or modify the program by September 1, 2026, with key provisions including: limiting participating facilities to 5 megawatts of generation capacity and storage, capping total program capacity at 4 gigawatts or ending subscriptions after 7 years, ensuring at least 51% of program capacity serves low-income customers, and requiring prevailing wage standards for construction workers. The program must provide bill credits based on avoided energy costs, prioritize state and federal incentives, and require solar facilities to be combined with energy storage systems. Community choice aggregators and electric service providers can choose to participate or exit the program, and must notify the PUC of their intentions. The Energy Commission is tasked with evaluating community solar and storage projects as a load-modifying resource, which could help reduce resource adequacy procurement obligations. The bill aims to support clean energy development, provide bill relief, and increase renewable energy access, particularly for low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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