Decarbonized gaseous fuels.
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Overview
This bill directs the California Air Resources Board to conduct an assessment by December 31, 2029, of the amount of decarbonized gaseous fuels needed to reduce emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors like cement and steel production, as well as to maintain electricity reliability. The assessment will consider policies and incentives to encourage the production and use of these fuels within California, focusing on opportunities to mitigate wildfires and reduce waste. It also defines ‘hard-to-electrify sectors’ and excludes those already covered by the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard.
Key provisions
- Requires the California Air Resources Board to conduct an assessment of decarbonized gaseous fuel needs by December 31, 2029.
- The assessment must evaluate the economic viability of decarbonized gases in various hard-to-electrify sectors.
- The assessment should analyze policies and incentives to promote decarbonized gas production and use in California.
- The assessment must consider opportunities to utilize agricultural and forest residues for decarbonization.
- The assessment must align with California’s carbon reduction goals outlined in the 2022 and 2027 scoping plans.
- The assessment must consider the impact on businesses and consumers.
- Defines ‘hard-to-electrify sectors’ excluding on-road transportation and those covered by the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard.
- The assessment will be posted on the Air Resources Board’s website.
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