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CA SB1350

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jerry McNerney

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands California's definition of "renewable electrical generation facility" to include turbines using eligible renewable fuels, in addition to existing fuel cells and linear generators
  • Enables turbine-based generation facilities to qualify for the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program and net energy metering program
  • Amends Section 25741 of the Public Resources Code, which defines eligible renewable technologies including biomass, solar, wind, geothermal, small hydroelectric (30 megawatts or less), and landfill gas
  • Introduced by Senator McNerney on February 20, 2026, requiring majority vote approval
  • Creates no state reimbursement requirement for local agencies, as any costs stem from changes to crime definitions under existing commission violation penalties

Legislative Description

Energy: renewable electrical generation facilities: definition.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on E., U & C. and E.Q.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Communications3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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