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 25301 of the Public Resources Code is
2amended to read:
(a) At least every two years, the commission shall
4conduct assessments and forecasts of all aspects of energy industry
5supply, production, transportation, delivery and distribution,
6demand, and prices. The commission shall use these assessments
7and forecasts to develop energy policies that conserve resources,
8protect the environment, ensure energy reliability, enhance the
9state’s economy, and protect public health and safety. To perform
P2 1these assessments and forecasts, the commission may require
2submission of demand forecasts, resource plans, market
3assessments, and related outlooks from electric and natural gas
4utilities, transportation fuel and technology suppliers, and other
5market participants. These assessments and forecasts shall be done
6in consultation with the appropriate state and
federal agencies
7including, but not limited to, the Public Utilities Commission, the
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12Department of Transportation, and the Department of Motor
13Vehicles.
14(b) In developing the assessments and forecasts prepared
15pursuant to subdivision (a), the
commission shall do all of the
16following:
17(1) Provide information about the performance of energy
18industries.
19(2) Develop and maintain the analytical capability sufficient to
20answer inquiries about energy issues from government, market
21participants, and the public.
22(3) Analyze and develop energy policies.
23(4) Provide an analytical foundation for regulatory and policy
24decisionmaking.
25(5) Facilitate efficient and reliable energy markets.
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