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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 25711 of the Public Resources Code, and to amend Sections 379.6, 381, 381.1, 384.5, 399.4, 399.8, 399.20.3, 589, 718, 739.3, 2788, and 2851 of, and to add Section 318 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Public Utilities Public Purpose Programs Fund, which will be funded by annual transfers from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, commencing in the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC), upon legislative appropriation, will then allocate money from this fund to support various public purpose programs, including energy efficiency and conservation, and programs administered by electrical regional energy networks. The bill also makes several amendments to existing laws to shift the funding of certain public purpose programs from electricity rates to this new fund, aiming to provide electricity rate relief and more equitably distribute costs for programs that benefit all taxpayers, not just utility customers. These changes affect programs related to energy efficiency, self-generation incentives, street light improvements, disconnection prevention, food bank rate assistance, home insulation, and bioenergy procurement.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (on 02/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2508 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2508#99INT |
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