Electricity and natural gas: legislation imposing mandated programs and requirements: third-party review.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Public Advocate’s Office of the Public Utilities Commission to analyze proposed legislation that would impose costs on electricity and natural gas ratepayers. The office will evaluate the potential impacts of such legislation, including cost increases, benefits, and consistency with state climate goals. It also establishes a timeline for these analyses and includes conflict-of-interest provisions to ensure impartiality. The program will be repealed in 2032.
Key provisions
- The Public Advocate’s Office will analyze legislation impacting electricity and gas ratepayers.
- The analysis must assess potential cost increases and benefits for ratepayers.
- The analysis must consider the impact on California’s climate change policies and renewable energy goals.
- Conflict-of-interest provisions are required to prevent biased analysis.
- The analysis must include data on existing mandated programs and alternative funding sources.
- The analysis must consider the impact on disadvantaged communities and low-income communities.
- The analysis must determine if the legislation is the most cost-effective approach.
- The office must conduct analyses upon request from legislative leaders.
Who is affected
- Electricity ratepayers
- Natural gas ratepayers
- Public Utilities Commission
- Legislature
- Electric and gas corporations
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