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CA AB1773

Bill

Status

Passed

9/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jay Obernolte

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows joint powers authorities (in addition to other local governments) to participate in renewable energy self-generation programs and receive bill credits for electricity exported to the grid
  • Permits local governments to designate benefiting accounts that receive bill credits calculated based on time-of-use rates for electricity generated by eligible renewable facilities (up to 5 megawatts) and exported to the grid
  • Requires electrical corporations to file rate tariffs within 30 days of receiving 60 days' notice from a local government about an eligible renewable facility becoming operational
  • Establishes a 250-megawatt statewide capacity limit for all eligible renewable generating facilities receiving bill credits, with each electrical corporation limited to its proportionate share based on peak demand
  • Does not apply to electrical corporations with 60,000 or fewer customer accounts

Legislative Description

Local government renewable energy self-generation program.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 659, Statutes of 2016.

9/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/21/2016
Energy, Utilities and Communications5/19/2016
Rules5/12/2016
Appropriations4/21/2016
Local Government4/12/2016
Utilities and Commerce3/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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