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Overview
This bill authorizes the Governor to create pilot projects focused on developing, financing, and operating electrical transmission infrastructure in California. These projects must align with the state’s clean energy goals, be competitively bid, and potentially utilize public-private partnerships to reduce costs for ratepayers. The bill also requires pilot project owners to participate in the Wildfire Fund and undergo review by the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to ensure wildfire mitigation.
Key provisions
- Authorizes pilot projects for electrical transmission infrastructure development.
- Requires pilot projects to align with the Independent System Operator’s transmission planning process and clean energy goals.
- Mandates participation in the Wildfire Fund for pilot project owners.
- Requires the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety to review and approve wildfire mitigation plans.
- Allows for the designation of state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement pilot projects.
- Specifies criteria for pilot project eligibility, including cost reduction and compliance with PUC General Order 95.
- Requires pilot project owners to minimize transmission access charges through revenue requirements.
- Establishes a process for Joint Legislative Budget Committee review and concurrence on pilot project determinations.
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