CA AB2630

Requires the Independent System Operator to consider the May 2016 Solar Convening Report on least-conflict solar development in California's San Joaquin Valley when undertaking transmission planning activities.

Requires the Independent System Operator to take into account the Garamendi Principles (transmission corridor planning principles developed by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission) during transmission planning.

Mandates the Energy Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Independent System Operator to consider the Solar Convening Report and Garamendi Principles when undertaking activities as part of the Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative.

Establishes legislative intent that state processes for identifying and planning electrical transmission projects incorporate findings from the May 2016 Solar Convening Report and the Garamendi Principles.