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CA AB2092

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Devon Mathis

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a feasibility study on the use of small modular reactors for energy generation in California.

  • Study must evaluate the benefits of small modular reactors compared to other renewable resources, including impacts on reliability, affordability, employment, decarbonization, socioeconomics, environmental justice, and public safety.

  • Study must include an evaluation of solutions for spent fuel from small modular reactors.

  • Defines "small modular reactor" as a nuclear reactor with an electrical generating capacity of up to 300 megawatts per unit.

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, with the statute repealing on January 1, 2031.

Legislative Description

Energy: small modular reactors: feasibility study.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/14/2024
Utilities and Energy2/20/2024

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