An act to add Section 743.2 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to public utilities. Existing law, the Public Utilities Act, requires the creation and operation of an Independent System Operator to ensure efficient use and reliable operation of the state's electricity transmission grid consistent with achievement of specified planning and operating reserve criteria. A violation of the act is a crime. Since a violation of the bill's prohibition would be a crime under existing law, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program by changing the definition of a crime. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. The facility was not established prior to the effective date of this section. The facility is capable of producing 300 megawatts or more.