Governor Gavin Newsom signs into law Senate Bills 1221 and 1006
SACRAMENTO, CA—Governor Gavin Newsom signed two landmark clean energy bills into law yesterday. Senate Bill (SB) 1221 paves the way for projects that will affordably transition neighborhoods to clean buildings—making it the first legislation of its kind in the nation, while SB 1006 will accelerate the deployment of grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and advanced reconductoring technologies.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California, Edson Perez
Canary Media reports on California’s energy affordability challenges, how they relate to expanding the state's power grid, and the potential role of distributed energy resources (DERs). The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who says that leveraging DERs could provide significant cost savings and improve grid resilience if given proper policy support.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
The Bakersfield Californian reports on two grid-enhancing technology bills, Senate Bill 1006 and Assembly Bill 2779, which have passed the California legislature. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who highlights that these technologies will increase transmission capacity and improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
Los Angeles Times reports on the electricity affordability plan aimed to reduce Californians’ soaring energy costs. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who urges decision-makers to support critical distributed energy resources programs like SGIP and SOMAH, which offer long-term benefits for disadvantaged communities and ratepayers.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
Canary Media reports on California AB 3121, an electricity affordability package that proposes significant cuts to critical energy programs. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, saying that these cuts would undermine distributed energy resource programs that help both rural and disadvantaged communities.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
RTO Insider reports on two California bills that could accelerate the state's decarbonization goals. United's Edson Perez states both bills are important steps that will pave the way for disadvantaged communities to access clean homes and indoor air as well as support grid reliability and affordability.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
RTO Insider covers California lawmakers' recent approval of a $10 billion climate bond measure that will be placed on the November ballot. United's Edson Perez states the investment would strengthen the electricity grid’s reliability, flexibility and affordability, and prevent blackouts during extreme heat and wildfires.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
$10 billion for water, clean energy, and environmental protection has passed the full legislature
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California lawmakers passed a groundbreaking $10 billion climate bond, the largest climate investment in state history. This novel initiative aims to advance clean energy, clean drinking water, and environmental protection programs that will bolster community resiliency and response time from climate-related disasters.
Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez
State leaders show progress in moving forward distributed clean energy and building electrification legislation
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today,the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee voted to pass Senate Bills 1221 and 1374.
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State leaders severely cut clean energy and transportation programs
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California legislature passed a package of bills reflecting a final budget deal reached with Governor Newsom. This agreement makes cuts of over $1 billion to critical clean energy and clean transportation programs that make our grid more resilient, improve air quality, and support good paying in-state jobs. The budget cuts can be found in Assembly Bill 107 and in this legislative report.
Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez