Integrated Resource Plan for Peak Energy Demand (SB 338)
BILL SUMMARY:
To date, California has succeeded in generating clean, renewable electricity without seeing significant increases in electricity costs. SB 338 is aimed at ensuring that as renewable energy generation grows the state’s peak electricity needs can be met at low cost and low carbon. Specifically, SB 338 directs California’s utilities to rely on energy efficiency, demand management, energy storage and other strategies to meet peak electricity needs. SB 338, authored by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D), would compel utilities to evaluate how storage and DERs can meet power needs "while reducing the need for new electricity generation and new transmission in achieving the state’s energy goals.
STATE:
California
FINAL LANGUAGE:
STATUTE:
Sections 454.52 and 9621 of the Public Utilities Code
AUTHOR:
Senator Nancy Skinner
CO-AUTHORS:
Assemblymember Kevin Mullin
SENATE VOTE:
| Yes: 27 | No: 13 |
| R: 0 | R: 13 |
| D: 27 | D: 0 |
ASSEMBLY VOTE:
| Yes: 46 | No: 26 |
| R: 1 | R: 22 |
| D: 45 | D: 4 |
FISCAL IMPACT:
LISTED SUPPORT:
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Recurrent Energy
Letters of Support
Letters of Support
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