CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 233Introduced by Senator SkinnerJanuary 24, 2023 An act relating to energy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 233, as introduced, Skinner. Energy: new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment: bidirectional capability.Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to undertake various actions in furtherance of meeting the states clean energy and pollution reduction objectives, including actions related to electric vehicles.This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the commission.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Electric Vehicle Energy Reliability Green (EVERGreen) Act of 2023.(b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Wildfires, heatwaves, and other climate change-fueled extreme weather events pose an increasing threat to the reliability of Californias electrical grid.(2) The primary response to power outages in California has been to rely on fossil-fueled backup generators, which contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases and local air pollution.(3) Disadvantaged communities suffer disproportionately from power outages and should be prioritized for state energy resiliency efforts.(4) Development of bidirectional electric vehicle infrastructure will provide access to a significant reserve of dispatchable electricity that will help ensure continuous electrical service for California.(5) Bidirectional electric vehicles can offer flexible grid capacity as power plants on wheels to power homes, schools, community centers, and essential services during blackouts.(6) Peak electricity demand is the primary driver behind the use of fossil fuel peaker power plants, the emissions of which disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.(7) The charging cycle of bidirectional electric vehicles can be scheduled away from peak demand times on the electrical grid and the dispatchable energy capacity of bidirectional electric vehicles can serve as an alternative to fossil fuel peaker power plants, thereby mitigating the air pollution in, and public health impacts on, disadvantaged communities.(8) Supporting market scalability of bidirectional charging will lower electricity costs for California and maximize benefits to the electrical grid.(9) Supporting workforce development and training is critical to achieving Californias clean energy future.SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 233Introduced by Senator SkinnerJanuary 24, 2023 An act relating to energy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 233, as introduced, Skinner. Energy: new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment: bidirectional capability.Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to undertake various actions in furtherance of meeting the states clean energy and pollution reduction objectives, including actions related to electric vehicles.This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the commission.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 233
Introduced by Senator SkinnerJanuary 24, 2023
Introduced by Senator Skinner
January 24, 2023
An act relating to energy.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 233, as introduced, Skinner. Energy: new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment: bidirectional capability.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to undertake various actions in furtherance of meeting the states clean energy and pollution reduction objectives, including actions related to electric vehicles.This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the commission.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to undertake various actions in furtherance of meeting the states clean energy and pollution reduction objectives, including actions related to electric vehicles.
This bill would state the Legislatures intent to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the commission.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Electric Vehicle Energy Reliability Green (EVERGreen) Act of 2023.(b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Wildfires, heatwaves, and other climate change-fueled extreme weather events pose an increasing threat to the reliability of Californias electrical grid.(2) The primary response to power outages in California has been to rely on fossil-fueled backup generators, which contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases and local air pollution.(3) Disadvantaged communities suffer disproportionately from power outages and should be prioritized for state energy resiliency efforts.(4) Development of bidirectional electric vehicle infrastructure will provide access to a significant reserve of dispatchable electricity that will help ensure continuous electrical service for California.(5) Bidirectional electric vehicles can offer flexible grid capacity as power plants on wheels to power homes, schools, community centers, and essential services during blackouts.(6) Peak electricity demand is the primary driver behind the use of fossil fuel peaker power plants, the emissions of which disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.(7) The charging cycle of bidirectional electric vehicles can be scheduled away from peak demand times on the electrical grid and the dispatchable energy capacity of bidirectional electric vehicles can serve as an alternative to fossil fuel peaker power plants, thereby mitigating the air pollution in, and public health impacts on, disadvantaged communities.(8) Supporting market scalability of bidirectional charging will lower electricity costs for California and maximize benefits to the electrical grid.(9) Supporting workforce development and training is critical to achieving Californias clean energy future.SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Electric Vehicle Energy Reliability Green (EVERGreen) Act of 2023.(b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Wildfires, heatwaves, and other climate change-fueled extreme weather events pose an increasing threat to the reliability of Californias electrical grid.(2) The primary response to power outages in California has been to rely on fossil-fueled backup generators, which contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases and local air pollution.(3) Disadvantaged communities suffer disproportionately from power outages and should be prioritized for state energy resiliency efforts.(4) Development of bidirectional electric vehicle infrastructure will provide access to a significant reserve of dispatchable electricity that will help ensure continuous electrical service for California.(5) Bidirectional electric vehicles can offer flexible grid capacity as power plants on wheels to power homes, schools, community centers, and essential services during blackouts.(6) Peak electricity demand is the primary driver behind the use of fossil fuel peaker power plants, the emissions of which disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.(7) The charging cycle of bidirectional electric vehicles can be scheduled away from peak demand times on the electrical grid and the dispatchable energy capacity of bidirectional electric vehicles can serve as an alternative to fossil fuel peaker power plants, thereby mitigating the air pollution in, and public health impacts on, disadvantaged communities.(8) Supporting market scalability of bidirectional charging will lower electricity costs for California and maximize benefits to the electrical grid.(9) Supporting workforce development and training is critical to achieving Californias clean energy future.
SECTION 1. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Electric Vehicle Energy Reliability Green (EVERGreen) Act of 2023.(b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Wildfires, heatwaves, and other climate change-fueled extreme weather events pose an increasing threat to the reliability of Californias electrical grid.(2) The primary response to power outages in California has been to rely on fossil-fueled backup generators, which contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases and local air pollution.(3) Disadvantaged communities suffer disproportionately from power outages and should be prioritized for state energy resiliency efforts.(4) Development of bidirectional electric vehicle infrastructure will provide access to a significant reserve of dispatchable electricity that will help ensure continuous electrical service for California.(5) Bidirectional electric vehicles can offer flexible grid capacity as power plants on wheels to power homes, schools, community centers, and essential services during blackouts.(6) Peak electricity demand is the primary driver behind the use of fossil fuel peaker power plants, the emissions of which disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.(7) The charging cycle of bidirectional electric vehicles can be scheduled away from peak demand times on the electrical grid and the dispatchable energy capacity of bidirectional electric vehicles can serve as an alternative to fossil fuel peaker power plants, thereby mitigating the air pollution in, and public health impacts on, disadvantaged communities.(8) Supporting market scalability of bidirectional charging will lower electricity costs for California and maximize benefits to the electrical grid.(9) Supporting workforce development and training is critical to achieving Californias clean energy future.
SECTION 1. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Electric Vehicle Energy Reliability Green (EVERGreen) Act of 2023.
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(b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1) Wildfires, heatwaves, and other climate change-fueled extreme weather events pose an increasing threat to the reliability of Californias electrical grid.
(2) The primary response to power outages in California has been to rely on fossil-fueled backup generators, which contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases and local air pollution.
(3) Disadvantaged communities suffer disproportionately from power outages and should be prioritized for state energy resiliency efforts.
(4) Development of bidirectional electric vehicle infrastructure will provide access to a significant reserve of dispatchable electricity that will help ensure continuous electrical service for California.
(5) Bidirectional electric vehicles can offer flexible grid capacity as power plants on wheels to power homes, schools, community centers, and essential services during blackouts.
(6) Peak electricity demand is the primary driver behind the use of fossil fuel peaker power plants, the emissions of which disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.
(7) The charging cycle of bidirectional electric vehicles can be scheduled away from peak demand times on the electrical grid and the dispatchable energy capacity of bidirectional electric vehicles can serve as an alternative to fossil fuel peaker power plants, thereby mitigating the air pollution in, and public health impacts on, disadvantaged communities.
(8) Supporting market scalability of bidirectional charging will lower electricity costs for California and maximize benefits to the electrical grid.
(9) Supporting workforce development and training is critical to achieving Californias clean energy future.
SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.
SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.
SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation to mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capability by January 1, 2027, to the extent practical as determined by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.
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