California Assembly Bill AB1763 Introduced / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: AB 1763INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Perea FEBRUARY 14, 2014 An act to amend Section 25301 of the Public Resources Code, relating to energy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1763, as introduced, Perea. Energy: assessments and forecasts. Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, at least every two years, to conduct assessments and forecasts of all aspects of energy industry supply, production, transportation, delivery, distribution, demand, and prices. This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to the above 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 1. Section 25301 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read: 25301. (a) At least every  two years,   other year,  the commission shall conduct assessments and forecasts of all aspects of energy industry supply, production, transportation, delivery and distribution, demand, and prices. The commission shall use these assessments and forecasts to develop energy policies that conserve resources, protect the environment, ensure energy reliability, enhance the state's economy, and protect public health and safety. To perform these assessments and forecasts, the commission may require submission of demand forecasts, resource plans, market assessments, and related outlooks from electric and natural gas utilities, transportation fuel and technology suppliers, and other market participants. These assessments and forecasts shall be done in consultation with the appropriate state and federal agencies including, but not limited to, the Public Utilities Commission, the Office of Ratepayer Advocates, the  State  Air Resources Board, the Electricity Oversight Board, the Independent System Operator, the Department of Water Resources, the California Consumer Power and Conservation Financing Authority, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles. (b) In developing the assessments and forecasts prepared pursuant to subdivision (a), the commission shall do all of the following: (1) Provide information about the performance of energy industries. (2) Develop and maintain the analytical capability sufficient to answer inquiries about energy issues from government, market participants, and the public. (3) Analyze and develop energy policies. (4) Provide an analytical foundation for regulatory and policy decisionmaking. (5) Facilitate efficient and reliable energy markets.