Energy; biennial budget established for Department of Commerce, Public Utilities Commission, and energy, climate, and clean energy activities; energy and utility regulation provisions established and modified; enhanced transportation electrification provided; various clean and renewable energy grant programs established; reports required; and money appropriated.
Electric vehicles purchase preference for state fleet established, certification of training of motor vehicle dealer employees required, rebates for electric vehicle purchases provided, utilities required to file plans to promote electric vehicles, grants awarded to automobile dealers to defray cost of manufacturer certification, and money appropriated.
Energy storage provisions added and modified to support deployment, utilities required to install an energy storage system, Public Utilities Commission required to order the installation of energy storage systems, public utilities required to file a plan to install energy storage systems, incentive program established, and money appropriated.