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CA Pub Util Code § 2832 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.6 - Green Tariff Shared Renewables Program|Section 2832.

2832.  (a) On or before March 1, 2014, a participating utility shall file with the commission an application requesting approval of a green tariff shared renewables program to implement a program that the utility determines is consistent with the legislative findings and statements of intent of Section 2831. Nothing in this chapter limits an electrical corporation with less than 100,000 customer accounts in California from filing an application with the commission to administer a green tariff shared renewables program that is consistent with the legislative findings and statements of intent of Section 2831.(b) On or before July 1, 2014, the commission shall issue a decision on the participating utility’s application for a green tariff shared renewables program, determining whether to approve or disapprove it, with or without modifications.(c) After notice and an opportunity for public comment, the commission shall approve an application by a participating utility for a green tariff shared renewables program if the commission determines that the program is reasonable and consistent with the legislative findings and statements of intent of Section 2831.(d) The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to an electrical corporation that, prior to May 1, 2013, filed an application with the commission to have a green tariff shared renewables program, or an equivalent program of whatever name, provided the commission approves the application with a determination that the program does not shift costs to nonparticipating customers and the application is consistent with this chapter. If the commission has approved a settlement agreement relative to parties contesting an application filed prior to May 1, 2013, the requirements of this section shall not apply if the commission, within a reasonable period of time, requires revisions to the previously approved settlement agreement that requires the program to be consistent with this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 413, Sec. 1. (SB 43) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2836 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2836.

2836.  (a) (1) On or before March 1, 2012, the commission shall open a proceeding to determine appropriate targets, if any, for each load-serving entity to procure viable and cost-effective energy storage systems to be achieved by December 31, 2015, and December 31, 2020. As part of this proceeding, the commission may consider a variety of possible policies to encourage the cost-effective deployment of energy storage systems, including refinement of existing procurement methods to properly value energy storage systems.(2) The commission shall adopt the procurement targets, if determined to be appropriate pursuant to paragraph (1), by October 1, 2013.(3) The commission shall reevaluate the determinations made pursuant to this subdivision not less than once every three years.(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the commission’s evaluation and approval of any application for funding or recovery of costs of any ongoing or new development, trialing, and testing of energy storage projects or technologies outside of the proceeding required by this chapter.(b) (1) On or before March 1, 2012, the governing board of each local publicly owned electric utility shall initiate a process to determine appropriate targets, if any, for the utility to procure viable and cost-effective energy storage systems to be achieved by December 31, 2016, and December 31, 2020. As part of this proceeding, the governing board may consider a variety of possible policies to encourage the cost-effective deployment of energy storage systems, including refinement of existing procurement methods to properly value energy storage systems.(2) The governing board shall adopt the procurement targets, if determined to be appropriate pursuant to paragraph (1), by October 1, 2014.(3) The governing board shall reevaluate the determinations made pursuant to this subdivision not less than once every three years.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 606, Sec. 9. (AB 2227) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2836.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2836.2.

2836.2.  In adopting and reevaluating appropriate energy storage system procurement targets and policies pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2836, the commission shall do all of the following:(a) Consider existing operational data and results of testing and trial pilot projects from existing energy storage facilities.(b) Consider available information from the California Independent System Operator derived from California Independent System Operator testing and evaluation procedures.(c) Consider the integration of energy storage technologies with other programs, including demand-side management or other means of achieving the purposes identified in Section 2837 that will result in the most efficient use of generation resources and cost-effective energy efficient grid integration and management.(d) Ensure that the energy storage system procurement targets and policies that are established are technologically viable and cost effective.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 2514) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2836.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2836.4.

2836.4.  (a) An energy storage system may be used to meet the resource adequacy requirements established for a load-serving entity pursuant to Section 380 if it meets applicable standards.(b) An energy storage system may be used to meet the resource adequacy requirements established by a local publicly owned electric utility pursuant to Section 9620 if it meets applicable standards.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 2514) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2836.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2836.6.

2836.6.  All procurement of energy storage systems by a load-serving entity or local publicly owned electric utility shall be cost effective.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 2514) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2837 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2837.

2837.  Each electrical corporation’s renewable energy procurement plan, prepared and approved pursuant to Article 16 (commencing with Section 399.11) of Chapter 2.3 of Part 1, shall require the utility to procure new energy storage systems that are appropriate to allow the electrical corporation to comply with the energy storage system procurement targets and policies adopted pursuant to Section 2836. The plan shall address the acquisition and use of energy storage systems in order to achieve the following purposes:(a) Integrate intermittent generation from eligible renewable energy resources into the reliable operation of the transmission and distribution grid.(b) Allow intermittent generation from eligible renewable energy resources to operate at or near full capacity.(c) Reduce the need for new fossil-fuel powered peaking generation facilities by using stored electricity to meet peak demand.(d) Reduce purchases of electricity generation sources with higher emissions of greenhouse gases.(e) Eliminate or reduce transmission and distribution losses, including increased losses during periods of congestion on the grid.(f) Reduce the demand for electricity during peak periods and achieve permanent load-shifting by using thermal storage to meet air-conditioning needs.(g) Avoid or delay investments in transmission and distribution system upgrades.(h) Use energy storage systems to provide the ancillary services otherwise provided by fossil-fueled generating facilities.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 2514) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2838 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2838.

2838.  (a) (1) By January 1, 2016, each load-serving entity shall submit a report to the commission demonstrating that it has complied with the energy storage system procurement targets and policies adopted by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2836.(2) By January 1, 2021, each load-serving entity shall submit a report to the commission demonstrating that it has complied with the energy storage system procurement targets and policies adopted by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2836.(b) The commission shall ensure that a copy of each report required by subdivision (a), with any confidential information redacted, is available on the commission’s Internet Web site.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 2514) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2838.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2838.2.

2838.2.  (a) The following definitions apply to this section:(1) “Distributed energy storage system” means an energy storage system with a useful life of at least 10 years that is connected to the distribution system or is located on the customer side of the meter.(2) “Energy storage management system” means a system by which an electrical corporation can manage the charging and discharging of the distributed energy storage system in a manner that provides benefits to ratepayers.(b) The commission, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board and the Energy Commission, shall direct the state’s three largest electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread deployment of distributed energy storage systems to achieve ratepayer benefits, reduce dependence on petroleum, meet air quality standards, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Programs and investments proposed by the state’s three largest electrical corporations shall seek to minimize overall costs and maximize overall benefits.(c) (1) The commission may approve, or modify and approve, programs and investments of an electrical corporation in distributed energy storage systems with appropriate energy storage management systems and reasonable mechanisms for cost recovery, if they are consistent with the requirements of this section and do not unreasonably limit or impair the ability of nonutility enterprises to market and deploy energy storage systems. The total capacity of the programs and investments in distributed energy storage systems approved by the commission pursuant to this section shall not exceed 500 megawatts, divided equally among the state’s three largest electrical corporations.(2) No more than 25 percent of the capacity of distributed energy storage systems approved for programs and investments pursuant to this section shall be provided by behind-the-meter systems.(3) The capacity authorized pursuant to paragraph (1) is in addition to any investments authorized pursuant to Section 2836.(d) (1) The commission shall resolve each application filed by an electrical corporation pursuant to this section within 12 months of the date of filing of the completed application.(2) The commission shall prioritize those programs and investments that provide distributed energy storage systems to public sector and low-income customers.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 681, Sec. 2. (AB 2868) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2838.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2838.3.

2838.3.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the commission, in authorizing an electrical corporation to recover the costs of approved energy storage programs and investments from all customers pursuant to Section 2838.2, shall ensure that the costs for the programs and investments are recovered in proportion to the benefits received, consistent with Section 451.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 681, Sec. 3. (AB 2868) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2838.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2838.5.

2838.5.  Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the requirements of this chapter do not apply to either of the following:(a) An electrical corporation that has 60,000 or fewer customer accounts within California.(b) A public utility district that receives all of its electricity pursuant to a preference right adopted and authorized by the United States Congress pursuant to Section 4 of the Trinity River Division Act of August 12, 1955 (Public Law 84-386).(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 469, Sec. 2. (AB 2514) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Pub Util Code § 2839 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 2 - SPECIFIC PUBLIC UTILITIES|CHAPTER 7.7 - Energy Storage Systems|Section 2839.

2839.  The commission does not have authority or jurisdiction to enforce any of the requirements of this chapter against a local publicly owned electric utility.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 606, Sec. 11. (AB 2227) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3281 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3281.

3281.  The administrator shall carry out the duties of this part and may do all of the following, subject to the oversight of the council:(a) Retain, employ, or contract with officers, experts, employees, accountants, actuaries, financial professionals, and other executives, advisers, consultants, attorneys, and professionals as may be necessary in the administrator’s judgment for the efficient operation and administration of the fund.(b) Enter into contracts and other obligations relating to the operation, management, and administration of the fund.(c) Invest the moneys in the fund in those securities eligible under Section 16430 of the Government Code.(d) Review and approve claims and settlements, and provide funds to the participating electrical corporations for the purposes of paying eligible claims.(e) Buy insurance or take other actions to maximize the claims-paying resources of the fund.(f) Pay costs, expenses, and other obligations of the fund from Wildfire Fund assets.(g) Take any actions necessary to collect any amounts owing to the fund from participating electrical corporations.(h) Undertake such other activities as are related to the operation, management, and administration of the fund, as approved by the council.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 396, Sec. 39. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3282 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3282.

3282.  There shall be a limited civil immunity, and no criminal liability in a private capacity, on account of any act performed or omitted or obligation entered into in an official capacity, when done or omitted in good faith and without intent to defraud, on the part of the counsel, the administrator, or on the part of any officer, employee, or agent of the fund. The State of California shall have no liability for payment of claims in excess of funds available pursuant to this part. The State of California, and any of the funds of the State of California, shall have no obligations whatsoever for payment of claims or costs arising from this part, except as specifically provided in this part.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 396, Sec. 40. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3283 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3283.

3283.  The council shall direct the administrator to prepare and present for approval a plan of operations related to the operations, management, and administration of the fund on an annual basis. At least annually, the council shall direct the administrator to present the plan of operations to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, reporting on the Wildfire Fund assets, projections for the durability of the fund, the success of the fund, whether or not the fund is serving its purpose, and a plan for winding up the fund if projections demonstrate that the fund will be exhausted within the next three years.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 396, Sec. 41. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3284 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3284.

3284.  (a) There is hereby created the Wildfire Fund, which is not a fund in the State Treasury.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the fund is continuously appropriated without regard to fiscal years for the purposes of this part.(c) (1) The fund shall be administered by the administrator, subject to the direction of the council, in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3291) to provide funds to participating electrical corporations to satisfy eligible claims arising from a covered wildfire in accordance with this part.(2) At the discretion of the administrator, segregated, dedicated accounts within the fund may be established.(d) The fund shall be continued in existence unless the administrator winds down the fund in accordance with Section 3291 or 3292, as applicable.(e) Uninvested moneys in the fund may be deposited from time to time in financial institutions authorized by law to receive deposits of public moneys or, with the approval of the Treasurer, the Surplus Money Investment Fund as provided in Article 4 (commencing with Section 16470) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(f) A national bank shall be custodian of all securities belonging to the fund, except as otherwise provided in the constituent instruments that define the rights of the holders of the bonds as set forth in Division 28 (commencing with Section 80500) of the Water Code.(g) With the approval of the council, the administrator shall establish and approve procedures for the review, approval, and timely funding of eligible claims. The procedures may be revised from time to time by the administrator with the approval of the council. The procedures may include processes to facilitate and expedite the review and approval of settled eligible claims, including guidelines for, or preapproval of, settlement levels. The procedures shall provide for the reimbursement of eligible claims within 45 days of the date the administrator approves the settlement amount for any eligible claim unless that timing is not practicable.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 79, Sec. 16. (AB 1054) Effective July 12, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3285 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3285.

3285.  (a) The fund shall be initially capitalized by a loan from the state’s Surplus Money Investment Fund pursuant to Section 3288.(b) Proceeds of any bonds issued as provided in Division 28 (commencing with Section 80500) of the Water Code shall be used as provided in Section 80550 of the Water Code. Any proceeds from the bonds allocated to the fund shall be deposited into a segregated account within the fund.(c) All of the following shall be deposited into the fund:(1) Initial contributions from electrical corporations.(2) Annual contributions from electrical corporations.(3) Revenue generated from the ratepayers of a participating regional electrical corporation by a charge authorized by the commission pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 3289 and remitted to the fund pursuant to Section 3291 or 3292, as applicable.(4) Revenues generated from the ratepayers of each large electrical corporation by a charge authorized by the commission pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 3289 as provided in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 80550.(5) Proceeds of bonds allocated to the fund as provided in Section 80550 of the Water Code.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 79, Sec. 16. (AB 1054) Effective July 12, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3286 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3286.

3286.  The Director of Finance may, at any time, examine the books and records of the council and the administrator relating to the operation, management, and administration of the fund.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 79, Sec. 16. (AB 1054) Effective July 12, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3287 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 6 - Wildfire Fund|CHAPTER 2 - The Wildfire Fund|Section 3287.

3287.  (a) On January 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the council, with the assistance of the administrator, shall prepare and file with the Legislature and the Department of Finance periodic reports regarding the formation, administration, and disposition of the fund, as the council deems appropriate.(b) A report submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 79, Sec. 16. (AB 1054) Effective July 12, 2019.)