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CA SB919

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Grayson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends California's biomethane monetary incentive program from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2030
  • Increases project incentive caps from $1.5 million to $3 million for standard biomethane projects, and up to $5 million for dairy cluster projects involving three or more dairies
  • Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to fund the program using revenues from greenhouse gas allowances allocated to gas corporations starting January 1, 2027
  • Requires the commission to allow gas corporations to recover interconnection costs for biomethane projects through ratepayer rates, capped at 1% of each corporation's total annual revenue requirement
  • Combined funding from the incentive program and gas corporation interconnection investments cannot exceed per-project incentive limits

Legislative Description

Biomethane projects: investment costs.

Last Action

March 17 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities and Communications2/11/2026
Rules1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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