CA AB2271

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a procedure for independent peer review of research programs proposed by electrical corporations that cost $1,000,000 or more.

Independent peer review must be conducted when the commission receives a proposed research program that will be funded through ratepayer rates.

Excludes research programs funded through the Public Interest Energy Research, Demonstration, and Development Program or the Electric Program Investment Charge program from peer review requirements.

Does not apply to research programs that are directly reviewed and approved by the commission.

Requires the commission to publish peer review results on its Internet website upon approval of the research program.