CA SB1018

Revises the definition of "electrical corporation" to exclude entities using solar or wind technology (at least 5 megawatts) if electricity is transmitted exclusively through private lines to a single facility for electrolytic hydrogen production or industrial process heat, using only new load.

Requires private electric lines located on separate property from generation or hydrogen/heat facilities to comply with all applicable General Orders and file wildfire mitigation plans if located in high fire threat districts.

Directs the Public Utilities Commission to establish by July 1, 2026, a tariff for qualified self-generation projects exceeding 80,000 kilowatts, with the electrical corporation serving as an intermediary and rates structured to recover only the cost of electricity plus incremental administrative costs.

Defines "qualified self-generation project" as a customer using solar or wind electricity transmitted through private lines exclusively for electrolytic hydrogen production or industrial process heat, for new load only, with wildfire mitigation plan requirements.

Specifies that all costs associated with the tariff shall be paid solely by participating customers, ensuring non-participating customers bear no additional costs.