CA AB2037

Prohibits load-serving entities and local publicly owned electric utilities from entering into long-term financial commitments for new electrical generating facilities constructed in California or in shared pollution areas that do not meet specified air pollution control standards.

Requires new electrical generating facilities in California to meet best available control technology (BACT) standards and comply with air pollution control district rules, state and federal law.

Requires new electrical generating facilities located outside California in shared pollution areas to meet BACT standards that apply in the adjacent California air basin.

Defines "new electrical generating facility" as any unit receiving all required permits after January 1, 2011, including incremental capacity added to existing powerplants after that date.

Applies to facilities constructed on or after January 1, 2011, and grants the Public Utilities Commission authority to enforce approval requirements for electrical corporations.