Bill > AB2464

This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), working with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission), to conduct and submit a statewide assessment to the Legislature by June 30, 2027, detailing the role and necessity of "clean, firm resources" in meeting California's clean energy and reliability goals. Clean, firm resources are defined as energy sources that can provide dependable power, which is crucial for integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind and ensuring a reliable electricity grid, especially as energy demand increases due to factors like electrification and digital platforms. The assessment will also explore technologies and strategies for integrating these resources, offer recommendations for procurement, policy, and planning to support them, and consider current and projected generation capacity, reliability needs under various conditions, and the associated costs and environmental impacts. This initiative aims to inform policy decisions and facilitate dialogue among stakeholders to ensure the state can meet its ambitious clean energy targets while maintaining grid stability.

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