Amended IN Senate March 17, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 330Introduced by Senator PadillaFebruary 12, 2025 An act to add Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, relating to electricity. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 330, as amended, Padilla. Electrical transmission infrastructure: financing.Existing law makes an environmental leadership development project, as defined, that meets specified requirements and is certified by the Governor eligible for streamlined procedures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Existing law authorizes persons proposing eligible facilities, including certain electrical transmission lines and electrical transmission projects, to file applications, on or before June 30, 2029, with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) to certify sites and related facilities as environmental leadership development projects, as specified. Existing law makes a site and related facility certified by the Energy Commission as an environmental leadership development project subject to streamlined procedures under CEQA with no further action by the applicant or the Governor. Under existing law, the Energy Commissions certification of sites and related facilities is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, for the use of the sites and related facilities, and supersedes any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation of any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, except as specified.This bill would authorize the Governor to establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the specified criteria, including, among other things, that the transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals. The bill would require the Governor to designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects. The bill would authorize the pilot projects to develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity, as specified. The bill would authorize the Governor to issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Californias electricity rates are among the highest in the nation, including roughly double the national average. Rate increases that outpace inflation are forecast to continue over the coming years.(2) As a key component of the revenue requirement, the cost of electrical transmission infrastructure is a key factor in current and anticipated future rate increases.(3) The California Independent System Operator estimates that the state will require $45.8 billion to $63.2 billion in new electrical transmission infrastructure in order to meet forecasted energy demand and the states 2045 clean energy goals.(4) Recent research identifies the potential for these transmission lines to be developed and financed using alternative institutional structures and financing, such as public-private partnerships and public financing, in doing so reducing costs to ratepayers for the same infrastructure by billions of dollars per year.(5) These projects could continue to be managed, operated, and maintained by investor- or publicly owned utilities or other third-party transmission operators.(6) These projects will generate thousands of new jobs in low-income and disadvantaged regions throughout the state.(7) The rapid implementation of these infrastructure projects is essential to enable new clean energy generation at a pace and scale consistent with the states clean energy goals, such as floating offshore wind, geothermal, and utility-scale solar.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to authorize the development and implementation of projects to lower the cost to ratepayers of electrical transmission infrastructure necessary to meet Californias clean energy goals. Methods to lower costs to ratepayers include, but are not limited to, using competitive solicitation for construction and operations, using revenue bonds or other types of public debt financing, reducing the delays related to siting and permitting projects, and a state or local government agency, or joint powers authority, holding legal title to the asset. Projects should be implemented as soon as possible to enable the states clean energy goals.SEC. 2. Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) is added to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.(e)(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.
Amended IN Senate March 17, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 330Introduced by Senator PadillaFebruary 12, 2025 An act to add Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, relating to electricity. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 330, as amended, Padilla. Electrical transmission infrastructure: financing.Existing law makes an environmental leadership development project, as defined, that meets specified requirements and is certified by the Governor eligible for streamlined procedures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Existing law authorizes persons proposing eligible facilities, including certain electrical transmission lines and electrical transmission projects, to file applications, on or before June 30, 2029, with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) to certify sites and related facilities as environmental leadership development projects, as specified. Existing law makes a site and related facility certified by the Energy Commission as an environmental leadership development project subject to streamlined procedures under CEQA with no further action by the applicant or the Governor. Under existing law, the Energy Commissions certification of sites and related facilities is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, for the use of the sites and related facilities, and supersedes any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation of any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, except as specified.This bill would authorize the Governor to establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the specified criteria, including, among other things, that the transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals. The bill would require the Governor to designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects. The bill would authorize the pilot projects to develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity, as specified. The bill would authorize the Governor to issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate March 17, 2025
Amended IN Senate March 17, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 330
Introduced by Senator PadillaFebruary 12, 2025
Introduced by Senator Padilla
February 12, 2025
An act to add Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, relating to electricity.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 330, as amended, Padilla. Electrical transmission infrastructure: financing.
Existing law makes an environmental leadership development project, as defined, that meets specified requirements and is certified by the Governor eligible for streamlined procedures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Existing law authorizes persons proposing eligible facilities, including certain electrical transmission lines and electrical transmission projects, to file applications, on or before June 30, 2029, with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) to certify sites and related facilities as environmental leadership development projects, as specified. Existing law makes a site and related facility certified by the Energy Commission as an environmental leadership development project subject to streamlined procedures under CEQA with no further action by the applicant or the Governor. Under existing law, the Energy Commissions certification of sites and related facilities is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, for the use of the sites and related facilities, and supersedes any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation of any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, except as specified.This bill would authorize the Governor to establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the specified criteria, including, among other things, that the transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals. The bill would require the Governor to designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects. The bill would authorize the pilot projects to develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity, as specified. The bill would authorize the Governor to issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects.
Existing law makes an environmental leadership development project, as defined, that meets specified requirements and is certified by the Governor eligible for streamlined procedures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Existing law authorizes persons proposing eligible facilities, including certain electrical transmission lines and electrical transmission projects, to file applications, on or before June 30, 2029, with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) to certify sites and related facilities as environmental leadership development projects, as specified. Existing law makes a site and related facility certified by the Energy Commission as an environmental leadership development project subject to streamlined procedures under CEQA with no further action by the applicant or the Governor. Under existing law, the Energy Commissions certification of sites and related facilities is in lieu of any permit, certificate, or similar document required by any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, for the use of the sites and related facilities, and supersedes any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation of any state, local, or regional agency, or federal agency to the extent permitted by federal law, except as specified.
This bill would authorize the Governor to establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the specified criteria, including, among other things, that the transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals. The bill would require the Governor to designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects. The bill would authorize the pilot projects to develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity, as specified. The bill would authorize the Governor to issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Californias electricity rates are among the highest in the nation, including roughly double the national average. Rate increases that outpace inflation are forecast to continue over the coming years.(2) As a key component of the revenue requirement, the cost of electrical transmission infrastructure is a key factor in current and anticipated future rate increases.(3) The California Independent System Operator estimates that the state will require $45.8 billion to $63.2 billion in new electrical transmission infrastructure in order to meet forecasted energy demand and the states 2045 clean energy goals.(4) Recent research identifies the potential for these transmission lines to be developed and financed using alternative institutional structures and financing, such as public-private partnerships and public financing, in doing so reducing costs to ratepayers for the same infrastructure by billions of dollars per year.(5) These projects could continue to be managed, operated, and maintained by investor- or publicly owned utilities or other third-party transmission operators.(6) These projects will generate thousands of new jobs in low-income and disadvantaged regions throughout the state.(7) The rapid implementation of these infrastructure projects is essential to enable new clean energy generation at a pace and scale consistent with the states clean energy goals, such as floating offshore wind, geothermal, and utility-scale solar.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to authorize the development and implementation of projects to lower the cost to ratepayers of electrical transmission infrastructure necessary to meet Californias clean energy goals. Methods to lower costs to ratepayers include, but are not limited to, using competitive solicitation for construction and operations, using revenue bonds or other types of public debt financing, reducing the delays related to siting and permitting projects, and a state or local government agency, or joint powers authority, holding legal title to the asset. Projects should be implemented as soon as possible to enable the states clean energy goals.SEC. 2. Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) is added to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.(e)(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.
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) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Californias electricity rates are among the highest in the nation, including roughly double the national average. Rate increases that outpace inflation are forecast to continue over the coming years.(2) As a key component of the revenue requirement, the cost of electrical transmission infrastructure is a key factor in current and anticipated future rate increases.(3) The California Independent System Operator estimates that the state will require $45.8 billion to $63.2 billion in new electrical transmission infrastructure in order to meet forecasted energy demand and the states 2045 clean energy goals.(4) Recent research identifies the potential for these transmission lines to be developed and financed using alternative institutional structures and financing, such as public-private partnerships and public financing, in doing so reducing costs to ratepayers for the same infrastructure by billions of dollars per year.(5) These projects could continue to be managed, operated, and maintained by investor- or publicly owned utilities or other third-party transmission operators.(6) These projects will generate thousands of new jobs in low-income and disadvantaged regions throughout the state.(7) The rapid implementation of these infrastructure projects is essential to enable new clean energy generation at a pace and scale consistent with the states clean energy goals, such as floating offshore wind, geothermal, and utility-scale solar.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to authorize the development and implementation of projects to lower the cost to ratepayers of electrical transmission infrastructure necessary to meet Californias clean energy goals. Methods to lower costs to ratepayers include, but are not limited to, using competitive solicitation for construction and operations, using revenue bonds or other types of public debt financing, reducing the delays related to siting and permitting projects, and a state or local government agency, or joint powers authority, holding legal title to the asset. Projects should be implemented as soon as possible to enable the states clean energy goals.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Californias electricity rates are among the highest in the nation, including roughly double the national average. Rate increases that outpace inflation are forecast to continue over the coming years.(2) As a key component of the revenue requirement, the cost of electrical transmission infrastructure is a key factor in current and anticipated future rate increases.(3) The California Independent System Operator estimates that the state will require $45.8 billion to $63.2 billion in new electrical transmission infrastructure in order to meet forecasted energy demand and the states 2045 clean energy goals.(4) Recent research identifies the potential for these transmission lines to be developed and financed using alternative institutional structures and financing, such as public-private partnerships and public financing, in doing so reducing costs to ratepayers for the same infrastructure by billions of dollars per year.(5) These projects could continue to be managed, operated, and maintained by investor- or publicly owned utilities or other third-party transmission operators.(6) These projects will generate thousands of new jobs in low-income and disadvantaged regions throughout the state.(7) The rapid implementation of these infrastructure projects is essential to enable new clean energy generation at a pace and scale consistent with the states clean energy goals, such as floating offshore wind, geothermal, and utility-scale solar.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to authorize the development and implementation of projects to lower the cost to ratepayers of electrical transmission infrastructure necessary to meet Californias clean energy goals. Methods to lower costs to ratepayers include, but are not limited to, using competitive solicitation for construction and operations, using revenue bonds or other types of public debt financing, reducing the delays related to siting and permitting projects, and a state or local government agency, or joint powers authority, holding legal title to the asset. Projects should be implemented as soon as possible to enable the states clean energy goals.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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(1) Californias electricity rates are among the highest in the nation, including roughly double the national average. Rate increases that outpace inflation are forecast to continue over the coming years.
(2) As a key component of the revenue requirement, the cost of electrical transmission infrastructure is a key factor in current and anticipated future rate increases.
(3) The California Independent System Operator estimates that the state will require $45.8 billion to $63.2 billion in new electrical transmission infrastructure in order to meet forecasted energy demand and the states 2045 clean energy goals.
(4) Recent research identifies the potential for these transmission lines to be developed and financed using alternative institutional structures and financing, such as public-private partnerships and public financing, in doing so reducing costs to ratepayers for the same infrastructure by billions of dollars per year.
(5) These projects could continue to be managed, operated, and maintained by investor- or publicly owned utilities or other third-party transmission operators.
(6) These projects will generate thousands of new jobs in low-income and disadvantaged regions throughout the state.
(7) The rapid implementation of these infrastructure projects is essential to enable new clean energy generation at a pace and scale consistent with the states clean energy goals, such as floating offshore wind, geothermal, and utility-scale solar.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to authorize the development and implementation of projects to lower the cost to ratepayers of electrical transmission infrastructure necessary to meet Californias clean energy goals. Methods to lower costs to ratepayers include, but are not limited to, using competitive solicitation for construction and operations, using revenue bonds or other types of public debt financing, reducing the delays related to siting and permitting projects, and a state or local government agency, or joint powers authority, holding legal title to the asset. Projects should be implemented as soon as possible to enable the states clean energy goals.
SEC. 2. Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) is added to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.(e)(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.
SEC. 2. Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25570) is added to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.(e)(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.
CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.(e)(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.
CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects
CHAPTER 6.7. Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Pilot Projects
25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.(e)(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.
25570. (a) The Governor may establish one or more pilot projects to develop, finance, or operate electrical transmission infrastructure that meet the following criteria:
(1) The transmission line is identified by the Independent System Operator in its transmission planning process as necessary to support clean energy generation to meet the states clean energy goals.
(2) The pilot project provides a significant reduction in cost to ratepayers compared to alternatives.
(3) The pilot project is implemented pursuant to project labor agreements to use a skilled and trained workforce.
(b) The Governor shall designate existing state agencies, local public agencies, tribal organizations, or joint powers authorities to implement the pilot projects established pursuant to subdivision (a).
(c) Pilot projects established pursuant to this section may develop, finance, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines and all works, facilities, improvements, and property, or portions thereof, necessary or convenient for the conveyance of electricity. Transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter may be leased for operation. The designee may sell the rights to use transmission lines constructed pursuant to this chapter to any public or private entity that is engaged in the distribution, transmission, or sale of electricity. Transmission infrastructure developed pursuant to this chapter shall be controlled by a California balancing authority, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, regardless of ownership by the designee or a subsequent owner.
(d) Local public agencies or groups of local public agencies may apply for authority to implement a pilot project under this section.
(e) An agency, organization, or authority implementing a pilot project shall commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that only reflects its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge.
(e)
(f) The Governor may issue guidelines regarding application and certification of pilot projects pursuant to this chapter.
25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.
25571. (a) If the Governor determines that a pilot project is eligible pursuant to this chapter, the Governor shall submit that determination, and any supporting information, to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and concurrence or nonconcurrence.
(b) Within 30 days of receiving the determination, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall concur or nonconcur in writing on the determination.
(c) If the Joint Legislative Budget Committee fails to concur or nonconcur on a determination by the Governor within 30 days of the submittal, the pilot project is deemed to be eligible.