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CA AB2611
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jasmeet Bains
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AI Summary
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Requires the Public Utilities Commission to ensure electrical rate schedules do not impose rates above baseline on public schools or economically vulnerable residential customers during hours when temperatures exceed 90°F in hot climate zones
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Defines "economically vulnerable residential customer" as those eligible for CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) or FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance) programs, regardless of current enrollment status
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Applies to hot climate zones designated as zones 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 under California Energy Commission building climate zone standards, plus any additional zones the Commission may determine
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Defines "public school" to include schools operated by school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and community college districts
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Violations of commission orders implementing these requirements would constitute a crime under existing Public Utilities Code enforcement provisions
Legislative Description
Electrical rate schedules: hardships: hot climate zones.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on U. & E.
3/9/2026