California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: hydroelectric generation.
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Utilities and Energy
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard Program to include all hydroelectric generating facilities, broadening the eligible renewable energy resources. It makes several conforming changes to the Public Utilities Code, specifically regarding definitions and procurement targets. The bill aims to ensure that hydroelectric power contributes to the state’s renewable energy goals while addressing potential impacts on instream beneficial uses and streamflow.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘eligible renewable energy resource’ to include all hydroelectric generating facilities.
- Makes conforming changes to the Public Utilities Code sections 399.12, 399.25, and 399.30.
- Allows for the eligibility of conduit hydroelectric facilities that commenced operation before January 1, 2006.
- Addresses the impact of efficiency improvements on the eligibility of existing small hydroelectric generation facilities.
- Clarifies the accounting system for renewable energy credits.
- Modifies procurement requirements for local publicly owned electric utilities, including adjustments for large hydroelectric generation.
- Establishes a process for referring non-compliance to the State Air Resources Board for penalties.
- Allows for a local publicly owned electric utility to retain discretion over the mix of renewable energy resources procured.
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