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CA SB662

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bob Archuleta

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to evaluate and implement policies promoting hydrogen, electricity, and natural gas infrastructure for low-emission vehicles, including make-ready infrastructure and compressor stations.

  • Authorizes gas corporations to file applications for investments in zero-emission vehicle transportation programs, including hydrogen pipelines, distribution, and make-ready infrastructure, with cost recovery through reasonable mechanisms if approved by the PUC.

  • Prohibits PUC approval of hydrogen programs that result in cost shifts to ratepayers, net increases in emissions from the energy sector, or use of hydrogen fuel that does not meet existing renewable or emissions standards and requirements.

  • Requires hydrogen programs to minimize overall costs, maximize benefits, include performance accountability measures, avoid unfair competition with non-utility enterprises, and serve ratepayer interests.

  • Maintains existing requirements for electrical corporations' transportation electrification programs, with at least 35 percent of investments directed to underserved communities.

Legislative Description

Energy: transportation sector: hydrogen.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/29/2021
Environmental Quality4/15/2021
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/25/2021
Transportation3/4/2021
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/3/2021
Rules2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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