Bill Text: CA AB1191 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Energy: assessments and forecasts.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-02-03 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. [AB1191 Detail]

Download: California-2013-AB1191-Introduced.html

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BILL NUMBER: AB 1191	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Patterson

                        FEBRUARY 22, 2013

   An act to amend Section 25301 of the Public Resources Code,
relating to energy.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 1191, as introduced, Patterson. Energy: assessments and
forecasts.
   Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and
Development Commission, at least every 2 years, to conduct
assessments and forecasts of all aspects of energy industry supply,
production, transportation, delivery and distribution, demand, and
prices.
   This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to this
provision.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 25301 of the Public Resources Code is amended
to read:
   25301.  (a) At least every two years, the commission shall conduct
assessments and forecasts of all aspects of energy industry supply,
production, transportation, delivery and distribution, demand, and
prices. The commission shall use these assessments and forecasts to
develop energy policies that conserve resources, protect the
environment, ensure energy reliability, enhance the state's economy,
and protect public health and safety. To perform these assessments
and forecasts, the commission may require submission of demand
forecasts, resource plans, market assessments, and related outlooks
from electric and natural gas utilities, transportation fuel and
technology suppliers, and other market participants. These
assessments and forecasts shall be done in consultation with the
appropriate state and federal agencies including, but not limited to,
the Public Utilities Commission, the  Office  
Division  of Ratepayer Advocates, the  State  Air
Resources Board,  the Electricity Oversight Board, 
the Independent System Operator, the Department of Water Resources,
 the California Consumer Power and Conservation Financing
Authority,  the Department of Transportation, and the
Department of Motor Vehicles.
   (b) In developing the assessments and forecasts prepared pursuant
to subdivision (a), the commission shall do all of the following:
   (1) Provide information about the performance of energy
industries.
   (2) Develop and maintain the analytical capability sufficient to
answer inquiries about energy issues from government, market
participants, and the public.
   (3) Analyze and develop energy policies.
   (4) Provide an analytical foundation for regulatory and policy
decisionmaking.
   (5) Facilitate efficient and reliable energy markets.