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CA Pub Res Code § 25620.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.1 - Public Interest Energy Research, Demonstration,and Development Program|Section 25620.8.

25620.8.  (a) The commission shall prepare and submit to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee an annual report, not later than October 31 of each year, that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following information:(1) Recommendations for improvements in the program.(2) A summary of the Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Program’s impacts and benefits.(3) A summary of how funding is allocated to each of the Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Program’s natural gas investment areas.(4) A description of successful or promising projects funded in each of the Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Program’s natural gas investment areas.(5) A summary of expected Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Program funding initiatives and activities over the next year.(6) Information on Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Program-approved project budgets and benefits, all active projects, and recently completed projects.(7) A description of any recent changes to the Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Program’s spending guidelines or eligible projects.(b) As part of each annual report submitted pursuant to this section, the commission may include information that has been previously provided in reports submitted to the Public Utilities Commission.(c) The commission shall establish procedures for protecting confidential or proprietary information and shall consult with all interested parties in the preparation of each annual report submitted pursuant to this section.(d) A report to be submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 71. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25620.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.1 - Public Interest Energy Research, Demonstration,and Development Program|Section 25620.9.

25620.9.  For a project related to the deployment of a microgrid, a recipient of moneys awarded pursuant to this chapter shall not expend those moneys for the purchase of diesel generators, including diesel backup generators.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 476, Sec. 1. (AB 1400) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25620.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.1 - Public Interest Energy Research, Demonstration,and Development Program|Section 25620.11.

25620.11.  (a) The commission shall regularly convene an advisory board that shall make recommendations to guide the commission’s selection of programs and projects to be funded under this chapter. The advisory board shall include as appropriate, but not be limited to, representatives from the Public Utilities Commission, consumer organizations, environmental organizations, and electrical corporations subject to the funding requirements of Section 381 of the Public Utilities Code.(b) Three members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore, and three members of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, may meet with the advisory board and participate in its activities to the extent that such participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 512, Sec. 7. Effective September 27, 2006.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25620.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.1 - Public Interest Energy Research, Demonstration,and Development Program|Section 25620.15.

25620.15.  (a) In order to ensure that prudent investments in research, development, and demonstration of energy efficient technologies continue to produce substantial economic, environmental, public health, and reliability benefits, it is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature that funds made available, upon appropriation, for energy related public interest research, development, and demonstration programs shall be used to advance science or technology that is not adequately provided by competitive and regulated markets.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, money collected for public interest research, development, and demonstration pursuant to Section 399.8 of the Public Utilities Code shall be transferred to the Public Interest Research, Development, and Demonstration Fund. Money collected between January 1, 2007, and January 1, 2012, shall be used for the purposes specified in this chapter.(c) In lieu of the Public Utilities Commission retaining funds authorized pursuant to Section 381 of the Public Utilities Code for investments made by electrical corporations in public interest research, development, and demonstration projects for transmission and distribution functions, up to 10 percent of the funds transferred to the commission pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be awarded to electrical corporations for public interest research, development, and demonstration projects for transmission and distribution functions consistent with the policies and subject to the requirements of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 512, Sec. 8. Effective September 27, 2006.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.3 - Small Business Energy Technology Loan Program|Section 25630.

25630.  (a) The commission shall establish a small business energy assistance low-interest revolving loan program to fund the purchase of equipment for alternative technology energy projects for California’s small businesses.(b) Loan repayments, interest, and royalties shall be deposited in the Energy Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstration Account. The interest rate shall be based on surveys of existing financial markets and at rates not lower than the Pooled Money Investment Account.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 227, Sec. 93. Effective August 16, 2004.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.5 - Agricultural Industry Energy Program|Section 25650.

25650.  (a) All funds from loan repayments and interest that become due and payable for loans made by the commission pursuant to an agriculture energy assistance program shall be deposited in the Energy Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstration Account, and shall be available for loans and technical assistance pursuant to this section, upon appropriation in the Budget Act. Up to 20 percent of the annual appropriation may be available for technical assistance.(b) Loans made pursuant to this section shall be for the purchase of equipment and services for agriculture energy efficiency and development demonstration projects, including, but not limited to, production of methane or ethanol, use of wind, photovoltaics, and other sources of energy for irrigation pumping, application of load management conservation techniques, improvements in water pumping and pressurization techniques, and conservation tillage techniques.(c) The loans shall contain terms that provide for a repayment period of not more than seven years and for interest at a rate that is not less than 2 percent below the rate earned by moneys in the Pooled Money Investment Account.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1046, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25678 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.7 - Clean Fuels Act|Section 25678.

25678.  The commission shall establish a grant program which provides a forty cent ($0.40) per gallon production incentive for liquid fuels fermented in this state from biomass and biomass-derived resources produced in this state. Eligible liquid fuels include, but are not limited to, ethanol, methanol, and vegetable oils. Eligible biomass resources include, but are not limited to, agricultural products and byproducts, forestry products and byproducts, and industrial wastes. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the program. Prior to determining an applicant eligible for participation in the production incentive program, the commission shall find, among other things, that the production techniques employed will lead to a net increase in the amount of energy available for consumption.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 155.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25679 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.7 - Clean Fuels Act|Section 25679.

25679.  Applicants for a grant under this chapter shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the commission which is responsible for administration of the program.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 155.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25695 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.9 - Energy Technology and Energy Conservation|Section 25695.

25695.  In enacting this chapter, the Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:(a) The development and commercialization of energy technologies and energy conservation is a vital element in meeting the state’s energy needs.(b) The continuing vitality of California’s energy technology and energy conservation industry, as well as the maintenance of California’s technological leadership in these energy systems, depends on the industry’s ability to expand into new markets, including those in other countries. The expansion of California’s energy technology and energy conservation industry into foreign markets will result in lower domestic prices, more stable growth, increased employment opportunities, and additional tax revenues.(c) California’s energy technology and energy conservation industry’s entry into export markets is being inhibited by foreign-based competitors benefiting from extensive financial and technical support from their governments. Furthermore, small- to medium-sized energy firms are handicapped by high information costs and financial constraints.(d) California-based energy technology and energy conservation firms seeking to expand into foreign markets can be substantially assisted by state efforts to disseminate international market data, foreign government regulatory information, and other material, and to provide technical assistance to facilitate export efforts.(e) It is in the best interest of the state to increase the export of goods and services provided by California-based energy technology and energy conservation firms, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses, in a manner which coordinates with and augments existing private, state, and federal programs.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 714, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25696 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.9 - Energy Technology and Energy Conservation|Section 25696.

25696.  The commission may assist California-based energy technology and energy conservation firms to export their technologies, products, and services to international markets.The commission may do all of the following:(a) Conduct a technical assistance program to help California energy companies improve export opportunities and enhance foreign buyers’ awareness of and access to energy technologies and services offered by California-based companies. Technical assistance activities may include, but are not limited to, an energy technology export information clearinghouse, a referral service, a trade lead service consulting services for financing, market evaluation, and legal counseling, and information seminars.(b) Perform research studies and solicit technical advice to identify international market opportunities.(c) Assist California energy companies to evaluate project or site-specific energy needs of international markets.(d) Assist California energy companies to identify and address international trade barriers restricting energy technology exports, including unfair trade practices and discriminatory trade laws.(e) Develop promotional materials in conjunction with California energy companies to expand energy technology exports.(f) Establish technical exchange programs to increase foreign buyers’ awareness of suitable energy technology uses.(g) Prepare equipment performance information to enhance potential export opportunities.(h) Coordinate activities with state, federal, and international donor agencies to take advantage of trade promotion and financial assistance efforts offered.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 225, Sec. 59. Effective August 16, 2004.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25696.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.9 - Energy Technology and Energy Conservation|Section 25696.5.

25696.5.  (a) Every California-based energy technology and energy conservation firm awarded direct financial assistance pursuant to Section 25696 shall reimburse the commission for that assistance, when both of the following conditions have been met:(1) The assistance was substantial and essential for the completion of a specific identifiable project.(2) The resulting project is producing revenues.(b) All moneys appropriated for purposes of this chapter and all moneys received by the commission as reimbursement under this section shall be deposited in the Energy Resources Programs Account and shall be available, when appropriated by the Legislature, for the purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1514, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25697 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 7.9 - Energy Technology and Energy Conservation|Section 25697.

25697.  The commission shall consult with the California State World Trade Commission with respect to conducting overseas trade missions, trade shows, and trade exhibits. Consultation may include interagency agreements, cosponsorship, and memoranda of understanding for joint overseas trade activities.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 714, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Energy Shortage Contingency Planning|Section 25700.

25700.  The commission shall, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, develop contingency plans to deal with possible shortages of electrical energy or fuel supplies to protect public health, safety, and welfare.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Energy Shortage Contingency Planning|Section 25701.

25701.  (a) Within six months after the effective date of this division, each electric utility, gas utility, and fuel wholesaler or manufacturer in the state shall prepare and submit to the commission a proposed emergency load curtailment plan or emergency energy supply distribution plan setting forth proposals for identifying priority loads or users in the event of a sudden and serious shortage of fuels or interruption in the generation of electricity.(b) The commission shall encourage electric utilities to cooperate in joint preparation of an emergency load curtailment plan or emergency energy distribution plan. If such a cooperative plan is developed between two or more electric utilities, such utilities may submit such joint plans to the commission in place of individual plans required by subdivision (a) of this section.(c) The commission shall collect from all relevant governmental agencies, including, but not limited to, the Public Utilities Commission and the Office of Emergency Services, any existing contingency plans for dealing with sudden energy shortages or information related thereto.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 484. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Energy Shortage Contingency Planning|Section 25702.

25702.  The commission shall, after one or more public hearings, review the emergency load curtailment program plans or emergency energy supply distribution plans submitted pursuant to Section 25701, and, within one year after the effective date of this division, the commission shall approve and recommend to the Governor and the Legislature plans for emergency load curtailment and energy supply distribution in the event of a sudden energy shortage. Such plans shall be based upon the plans presented by the electric utilities, gas utilities, and fuel wholesalers or manufacturers, information provided by other governmental agencies, independent analysis and study by the commission and information provided at the hearing or hearings. Such plans shall provide for the provision of essential services, the protection of public health, safety, and welfare, and the maintenance of a sound basic state economy. Provision shall be made in such plans to eliminate wasteful, uneconomic, and unnecessary uses of energy in times of shortages and to differentiate curtailment of energy consumption by users on the basis of ability to accommodate such curtailments. Such plans shall also specify the authority of and recommend the appropriate actions of state and local governmental agencies in dealing with energy shortages.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Energy Shortage Contingency Planning|Section 25703.

25703.  Within four months after the date of certification of any new facility, the commission shall review and revise the recommended plans based on additional new capacity attributed to any such facility. The commission shall, after one or more public hearings, review the plans at least every five years from the approval of the initial plan as specified in Section 25702.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25704 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Energy Shortage Contingency Planning|Section 25704.

25704.  The commission shall carry out studies to determine if potential serious shortages of electrical, natural gas, or other sources of energy are likely to occur and shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature concerning administrative and legislative actions required to avert possible energy supply emergencies or serious fuel shortages, including, but not limited to, energy conservation and energy development measures, to grant authority to specific governmental agencies or officers to take actions in the event of a sudden energy shortage, and to clarify and coordinate existing responsibilities for energy emergency actions.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25705 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Energy Shortage Contingency Planning|Section 25705.

25705.  If the commission determines that all reasonable conservation, allocation, and service restriction measures may not alleviate an energy supply emergency, and upon a declaration by the Governor or by an act of the Legislature that a threat to public health, safety, and welfare exists and requires immediate action, the commission shall authorize the construction and use of generating facilities under such terms and conditions as specified by the commission to protect the public interest.Within 60 days after the authorization of construction and use of such generating facilities, the commission shall issue a report detailing the full nature, extent, and estimated duration of the emergency situation and making recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature for further energy conservation and energy supply measures to alleviate the emergency situation as alternatives to use of such generating facilities.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25710 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8.1 - Electric Program Investment Charge Fund|Section 25710.

25710.  For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Electric Program Investment Charge” means the surcharge instituted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Decision 11-12-035 or any subsequent decisions to collect funds for renewable energy programs and research, development, and demonstration programs.(b) “Fund” means the portion of the Electric Program Investment Charge Fund created by Section 25711.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 39, Sec. 97. (SB 1018) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25711 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8.1 - Electric Program Investment Charge Fund|Section 25711.

25711.  For the purposes of implementing this chapter, the Electric Program Investment Charge Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury.(a) The commission shall administer the fund.(b) At least quarterly, moneys received by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to the Electric Program Investment Charge for those programs the Public Utilities Commission has determined should be administered by the Energy Commission shall be forwarded by the Public Utilities Commission to the commission for deposit in the fund.(c) The Controller shall, as directed by the commission, disburse moneys in the fund for purposes of this chapter.(d) The commission may use moneys in the fund for the administration of this chapter, as authorized by the Public Utilities Commission and appropriated by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 39, Sec. 97. (SB 1018) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Pub Res Code § 25711.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT|CHAPTER 8.1 - Electric Program Investment Charge Fund|Section 25711.6.

25711.6.  (a) The commission shall give preference for funding pursuant to this chapter to clean energy projects that benefit residents of low-income or disadvantaged communities.(b) The commission shall expend at least 25 percent of the moneys appropriated from the fund for technology demonstration and deployment at sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities.(c) The commission shall expend at least 10 percent of the moneys appropriated from the fund for technology demonstration and deployment at sites located in, and benefiting, low-income communities located in the state.(d) Moneys allocated pursuant to subdivision (b) shall not count toward the allocation made pursuant to subdivision (c).(e) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) “Disadvantaged communities” means communities identified pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) “Low-income communities” means communities within census tracts with median household incomes at or below either of the following levels:(A) Eighty percent of the statewide median income.(B) The applicable low-income threshold listed in the state income limits updated by the Department of Housing and Community Development and filed with the Office of Administrative Law pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2023, and, as of January 1, 2024, is repealed.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 551, Sec. 2. (AB 523) Effective January 1, 2018. Inoperative July 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)