Low-income energy assistance.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Utilities and Energy
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve low-income energy assistance programs in California by requiring the Public Utilities Commission to prioritize affordability, health, and safety when designing and implementing these programs. It mandates that utilities focus on measurable improvements in household affordability, integrate health and safety measures, and ensure equitable access to benefits, particularly for renters. The bill also emphasizes stakeholder input, diverse contracting opportunities for small businesses, and reporting on program outcomes.
Key provisions
- Requires the commission to prioritize affordability, health, and safety in weatherization program design.
- Mandates measurable household affordability outcomes, including utility bill savings, to be reported.
- Requires utilities to prioritize participation by California-based small businesses and diverse enterprises.
- Allows the commission to consider non-energy benefits, such as health and safety improvements, when establishing program priorities.
- Defines ‘weatherization’ to include a broader range of measures beyond just energy consumption reduction.
- Requires utilities to solicit public input on program design and implementation.
- Directs utilities to use a needs assessment to maximize program efficiency.
- Prohibits program costs from creating undue burdens for ratepayers.
Who is affected
- Low-income households
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