Electrical corporations: hydrogen refueling stations.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California’s electrical corporations to create new rules and tariffs that allow hydrogen refueling stations to be directly connected to the utility grid, rather than relying on extensive behind-the-meter electrical lines. Specifically, it mandates that electrical corporations provide separate utility meters and service lines for hydrogen stations located at existing facilities, like truck stops, and establishes a timeline for implementation. The bill also aims to streamline the process for connecting these stations and treats the necessary infrastructure as line extensions for cost allocation purposes. The bill will expire on January 1, 2033.
Key provisions
- Electrical corporations must file new tariffs by April 1, 2027, and the commission must approve them by September 1, 2027.
- Tariffs must authorize the extension of utility-side electrical facilities to dedicated revenue meters for heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations (14,001 pounds or greater).
- Dedicated revenue meters are required for hydrogen refueling station loads, even if the premises already has an existing electrical meter.
- Installed facilities are treated as line and service extensions for cost allocation.
- Electrical corporations must provide good-faith estimates to applicants before requiring line extension agreements or non-refundable payments.
- The bill establishes a timeline of January 1, 2033, for the expiration of the provisions.
- The bill aims to facilitate the use of existing facilities for hydrogen refueling stations.
- The bill addresses the need for separate utility meters to support zero-emission vehicle goals.
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