BILL NUMBER: AB 1763 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 28, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Perea
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
An act to amend Section 25301 add and
repeal Section 25303.6 of the Public Resources Code, relating
to energy.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1763, as amended, Perea. Energy: assessments and
forecasts. State energy plan for 2030 and 2050.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and
Development Commission, at least every two 2
years, to conduct assessments and forecasts of all aspects of
energy industry supply, production, transportation, delivery,
distribution, demand, and prices.
This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to the
above provision.
This bill would require the commission, in consultation with the
Independent System Operator, other relevant state and local agencies,
and interested stakeholders, in an open and public process, to
develop and submit to the Governor and the Legislature, by January 1,
2016, a report containing a state energy plan for 2030 and 2050 that
promotes economic growth, ensures reliable and affordable energy
supplies, and positions the state as a leader in the United States
and world energy markets. For these purposes, "energy" is defined to
mean electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels that are used
for powering homes, businesses, motor vehicles, and aircraft in the
state.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no
yes . State-mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all
of the following:
(a) California is the most populous state in the nation and the
eighth largest economy in the world.
(b) It is in the interest of California and its citizens to ensure
that an adequate and reliable supply of energy be available for the
benefit of residents and commerce.
(c) California continues to lead the nation in designing and
implementing innovative policies and strategies to use energy more
efficiently, replace use of fossil fuels with renewable energy
resources, and develop the electrical infrastructure needed to
deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to consumers and
businesses throughout the state.
(d) California must adopt and implement an energy plan that
assures its electricity and transportation fuel needs will be met in
2030 and 2050.
(e) It is important to make sure that the infrastructure needed to
generate and deliver adequate electricity and natural gas is in
place.
(f) Movement of people and goods by vehicles, rail, airplanes, and
other transportation modes accounts for about 40 percent of all
energy consumed within the state. The transportation sector is a
major user of energy and is essential to California's economy.
(g) Although gasoline consumption continues to decrease, the state'
s population continues to grow, and the penetration of alternative
vehicles and fuels remains relatively low.
(h) State law charges the State Energy Resources Conservation and
Development Commission with the responsibility of conducting energy
forecasting and assessment activities, including assessments of the
opportunities and risks relative to the delivery of electricity and
transportation fuels to consumers and the associated impact of these
opportunities and risks on the state's economy.
(i) Under state law, these energy forecasts and assessments are
included in the biennial integrated energy policy report adopted by
the commission. For the purposes of ensuring consistency in the
underlying information that forms the foundation of energy policies
and decisions affecting the state, existing law requires the State
Air Resources Board and other state agencies to carry out their
energy-related duties and responsibilities based upon the information
and analyses contained in the report.
SEC. 2. Section 25303.6 is added to the
Public Resources Code , to read:
25303.6. (a) For the purposes of this section, "energy" means
electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels that are used for
powering homes, businesses, motor vehicles, and aircraft in the
state.
(b) On or before January 1, 2016, the commission, in consultation
with the Independent System Operator, other relevant state and local
agencies, and interested stakeholders, in an open and public process,
shall develop and submit to the Governor and the Legislature a
report containing a state energy plan for 2030 and 2050 that promotes
economic growth, ensures reliable and affordable energy supplies,
and positions the state as a leader in the United States and world
energy markets.
(c) In developing the state energy plan, the commission shall
consider all of the following:
(1) Energy forecasts based upon California's current and future
energy supply mix forecast to 2030 and 2050.
(2) An analysis of California's energy infrastructure needs,
including a review of current infrastructure and new infrastructure
needed for an evolving supply mix forecast to 2030 and 2050.
(3) Recommendations on ensuring long-term energy supply
reliability and affordability through 2030 and 2050.
(d) The report submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) is intended
to assist in establishing state policy and does not independently
change any statute, regulation, or regulatory decision.
(e) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795
of the Government Code.
(f) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this
section is repealed on January 1, 2020.
SECTION 1. Section 25301 of the Public
Resources Code is amended to read:
25301. (a) At least every other year, 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 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.