California AB526 would develop a strategic plan for new in-state geothermal energy.

California AB526 would require the Energy Commission to develop a strategic plan for new in-state geothermal energy. The plan would include suitable locations for development, state lands leasing goals, and recommendations for environmental impacts and use conflicts. The bill would also require the Public Utilities Commission to designate new in-state geothermal energy as a long lead-time resource. The commission would assess transmission investments and upgrades necessary to support new in-state geothermal energy.

California AB526 would develop a strategic plan for new in-state geothermal energy.

California AB526 would require the Energy Commission to develop a strategic plan for new in-state geothermal energy. The plan would include suitable locations for development, state lands leasing goals, and recommendations for environmental impacts and use conflicts. The bill would also require the Public Utilities Commission to designate new in-state geothermal energy as a long lead-time resource. The commission would assess transmission investments and upgrades necessary to support new in-state geothermal energy.