CA AB1975

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a grid utilization metric by December 31, 2027, measuring electrical load as a percentage of rated capacity based on both peak and average load.

Large electrical corporations must submit quarterly public reports to the commission showing grid utilization calculations for individual distribution circuits, substations, and their entire service territory.

The commission must set annual minimum grid utilization values for each large electrical corporation's distribution grid, with required annual increases to improve efficiency.

Commission must establish financial performance-based incentives or disincentives tied to meeting grid utilization minimums, provided they result in net benefits for retail customers.

Large electrical corporations must propose grid utilization programs by July 31, 2028, which the commission will evaluate for cost-effectiveness, reliability impacts, and ratepayer benefits before approval.