California Environmental Protection Agency: contract: registry: greenhouse gas emissions that result from the water-energy nexus.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how the California Environmental Protection Agency manages a registry tracking greenhouse gas emissions linked to water and energy use. Instead of contracting with a nonprofit to develop the registry, the agency will now administer it and enter into a new contract with a qualified nonprofit. This new contract will be limited to $2 million and a three-year term, with the goal of increasing participation from all sectors and regions of the state to improve water and energy efficiency.
Key provisions
- The California Environmental Protection Agency will administer the greenhouse gas emissions registry.
- A new contract with a qualified nonprofit is authorized, limited to $2 million and a three-year term.
- The contract aims to increase participation from all economic sectors and regions of the state.
- The nonprofit will provide technical support and climate action planning to assist with reduction strategies.
- The registry will support streamlined data reporting for entities already reporting to the Climate Registry.
- The bill removes obsolete language related to registry development.
Who is affected
- Businesses in California
- Water users throughout the state
- The California Environmental Protection Agency
- Nonprofit organizations
- State agencies
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