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SB-604 Electricity: transmission and distribution infrastructure: assessment.(2023-2024)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.
 (a) The Legislature finds and declares that accelerating the energy transition requires a steady supply of transmission and distribution infrastructure and equipment. Procurement of electric system equipment is increasing in California as the state readies the electrical grid for carbon neutrality. The supply of these components can be, and has been, imperiled by recent global supply chain constraints.
(b) It is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to encourage the manufacturing of electrical system equipment in California as a means to achieve the state’s climate goals and bring the economic benefits of manufacturing this equipment to California.

SEC. 2.

 Section 25229.5 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:

25229.5.
 (a) The commission, working with the State Air Resources Board and the Public Utilities Commission, shall prepare a statewide assessment of the supply needs for transmission and distribution infrastructure and equipment that is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
(b) The assessment shall identify opportunities and existing barriers to bring the manufacturing of transmission and distribution infrastructure and equipment to California, and recommendations on how to overcome any barriers identified.
(c) (1) The commission shall update the assessment at least once every three years.
(2) On or before January 1, 2025, and on or before January 1 every three years thereafter, the commission shall submit the assessment to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code.