General plans: Local Electrification Planning Act.
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Overview
This bill requires California cities and counties (with a population over 75,000) to develop or update their general plans to include strategies for expanding electric vehicle infrastructure, decarbonizing buildings, and increasing renewable energy sources. It prioritizes equitable investments in zero-emission technologies for disadvantaged communities and low-income households. The bill also establishes a process for utilizing existing plans and defines key terms related to electrification and sustainability.
Key provisions
- Requires cities and counties with over 75,000 residents to create or update general plans to include electrification strategies.
- Focuses on expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and zero-emission vehicle fueling.
- Addresses decarbonization of buildings through incentives and potential building code adjustments (with limitations).
- Promotes renewable distributed energy resources like solar and battery storage.
- Requires consideration of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle fleets.
- Prioritizes equitable investments in zero-emission technologies for disadvantaged communities and low-income households.
- Allows for the designation of existing plans that meet electrification requirements.
- Defines key terms related to electrification and sustainability.
Who is affected
- Cities and Counties (population over 75,000)
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