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CA SB1301

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hertzberg

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to require up to 25% of revenues from greenhouse gas allowance auctions received by gas corporations to be used for clean energy and energy efficiency projects.

  • Defines eligible "clean energy" projects as pipeline biogas development, alternative transportation fuels, and other greenhouse gas reduction programs related to natural gas use.

  • Defines eligible "energy efficiency" projects as programs that reduce natural gas consumption through more efficient appliances, heating, cooling, or industrial applications.

  • Requires each gas corporation to annually report and publicly post on its website all expenditures of these revenues and quantified greenhouse gas reductions achieved from funded projects or programs.

  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because any costs incurred involve changes to crime and infraction provisions under existing law.

Legislative Description

Natural gas: greenhouse gas allowance: allocation.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/21/2016
Environmental Quality4/6/2016
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/3/2016
Rules2/19/2016

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