California AB1849 mandates an assessment of decarbonized gaseous fuels to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors and maintain electricity reliability.

California AB1849 requires the state board to assess the need for decarbonized gaseous fuels to decarbonize sectors like cement and steel manufacturing, which cannot convert to electricity. The assessment will evaluate economic viability, cost implications, and opportunities for wildfire mitigation and job creation. The bill aims to ensure these fuels displace fossil fuel use and align with California's carbon reduction goals.

California AB1849 mandates an assessment of decarbonized gaseous fuels to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors and maintain electricity reliability.

California AB1849 requires the state board to assess the need for decarbonized gaseous fuels to decarbonize sectors like cement and steel manufacturing, which cannot convert to electricity. The assessment will evaluate economic viability, cost implications, and opportunities for wildfire mitigation and job creation. The bill aims to ensure these fuels displace fossil fuel use and align with California's carbon reduction goals.