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AB 915 — Renewable energy resources.
Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
The Public Utilities Act imposes various duties and responsibilities on the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with respect to the purchase of electricity and requires the PUC to review and adopt a procurement plan and a renewable energy procurement plan for each electrical corporation, as defined, pursuant to the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Program. The RPS program requires that a retail seller of electricity, as defined, purchase a specified minimum percentage of electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources, as defined, in any given year as a specified percentage of total kilowatthours sold to retail end-use customers each calendar year. The RPS program requires each retail seller to increase its total procurement of electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources by at least an additional 1% of retail sales per year so that 20% of its total retail sales of electricity are procured from eligible renewable energy resources no later than December 31, 2010. This bill would instead require that each retail seller increase its total procurement of electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources by at least an additional 1% of net program retail sales, as defined, per year so that 20% of its net program retail sales of electricity are procured from eligible renewable energy resources no later than December 31, 2010. The bill would define net program retail sales of electricity as being total retail sales of electricity by the retail seller within California, minus those retail sales where the load was met by noneligible hydroelectric generation. The existing Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) . Existing law establishes the Renewable Resource Trust Fund in the State Treasury and requires that certain moneys collected to support renewable energy resources are deposited into the fund and authorizes the Energy Commission to expend the moneys pursuant to the Renewable Energy Resources Program. The program states the intent of the Legislature to increase the amount of electricity generated from eligible renewable energy resources per year so that amount equals at least 20% of total retail sales of electricity in California per year by December 31, 2010. This bill would revise the Renewable Energy Resources Program to state the intent of the Legislature to increase the amount of electricity generated from eligible renewable energy resources per year so that amount equals at least 20% of net program retail sales of electricity in California per year by December 31, 2010.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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The amendment to Bill AB 915 includes new language that adds clarity to specific provisions of the bill. This change helps ensure that the intentions behind the legislation are better understood, which is important for those who will be affected by its implementation. Simplifying the text can also make it easier for the public to follow and comprehend the bill's implications.
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Action History
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From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
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Referred to Coms. on U. & C. and NAT. RES.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Logue · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Logue
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 31% | 56% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom | — | Yea |
| Berryhill | — | Yea |
| Fuentes | — | Nay |
| Carter | — | Nay |
| Fuller | — | Yea |
| Furutani | — | Nay |
| Huffman | — | Nay |
| Krekorian | — | Nay |
| Duvall | — | Yea |
| Skinner | — | Not Voting |
| Smyth | — | Yea |
| Swanson | — | Nay |
| Torrico | — | Nay |
| Blakeslee | — | Not Voting |
| Buchanan | — | Nay |
| Fong, Mike | Democratic | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 915 do?
- The Public Utilities Act imposes various duties and responsibilities on the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with respect to the purchase of electricity and requires the PUC to review and adopt a procurement plan and a renewable energy procurement plan for each electrical corporation, as defined, pursuant to the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Program. The RPS program requires that a retail seller of electricity, as defined, purchase a specified minimum percentage of electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources, as defined, in any given year as a specified percentage of total kilowatthours sold to retail end-use customers each calendar year. The RPS program requires each retail seller to increase its total procurement of electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources by at least an additional 1% of retail sales per year so that 20% of its total retail sales of electricity are procured from eligible renewable energy resources no later than December 31, 2010. This bill would instead require that each retail seller increase its total procurement of electricity generated by eligible renewable energy resources by at least an additional 1% of net program retail sales, as defined, per year so that 20% of its net program retail sales of electricity are procured from eligible renewable energy resources no later than December 31, 2010. The bill would define net program retail sales of electricity as being total retail sales of electricity by the retail seller within California, minus those retail sales where the load was met by noneligible hydroelectric generation. The existing Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) . Existing law establishes the Renewable Resource Trust Fund in the State Treasury and requires that certain moneys collected to support renewable energy resources are deposited into the fund and authorizes the Energy Commission to expend the moneys pursuant to the Renewable Energy Resources Program. The program states the intent of the Legislature to increase the amount of electricity generated from eligible renewable energy resources per year so that amount equals at least 20% of total retail sales of electricity in California per year by December 31, 2010. This bill would revise the Renewable Energy Resources Program to state the intent of the Legislature to increase the amount of electricity generated from eligible renewable energy resources per year so that amount equals at least 20% of net program retail sales of electricity in California per year by December 31, 2010.
- Who sponsors AB 915?
- AB 915 is sponsored by Logue.
- What is the current status of AB 915?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 915?
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