Energy: electrical demand forecasts.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to develop and publicly share methods for how electrical utilities can adjust their demand forecasts to account for changes in energy usage due to technologies like smart thermostats and other demand-response programs. The goal is to improve grid reliability and affordability by better incorporating flexible demand into planning and market operations, particularly in response to extreme weather events and wholesale market volatility.
Key provisions
- The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission must define and publicize methodologies for load modification protocols by December 1, 2026.
- These methodologies must account for behind-the-meter load modifying technologies and programmatic measures.
- The Commission must consult with load-serving entities and resource aggregators in developing these methodologies.
- The Commission may use state funding to test different approaches for flexible demand performance.
- The bill defines ‘load-serving entity’ for the purpose of this legislation.
Who is affected
- State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission
- Electrical Utilities
- Load-Serving Entities
- Resource Aggregators
- Grid Operators
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