California AB61 mandates the Public Advocate’s Office of the Public Utilities Commission to analyze proposed legislation affecting electrical and gas.

California AB61 requires the Public Advocate’s Office of the Public Utilities Commission to analyze legislation imposing new programs or requirements on electrical or gas corporations. The analysis must consider the cost impact, potential benefits, and alignment with climate change policy. The office must also assess whether the legislation is the most cost-effective means to achieve desired outcomes, including nonmonetary benefits. The analysis must be based on the best available data and be provided to the Legislature. The program is set to expire on January 1, 2032.

California AB61 mandates the Public Advocate’s Office of the Public Utilities Commission to analyze proposed legislation affecting electrical and gas.

California AB61 requires the Public Advocate’s Office of the Public Utilities Commission to analyze legislation imposing new programs or requirements on electrical or gas corporations. The analysis must consider the cost impact, potential benefits, and alignment with climate change policy. The office must also assess whether the legislation is the most cost-effective means to achieve desired outcomes, including nonmonetary benefits. The analysis must be based on the best available data and be provided to the Legislature. The program is set to expire on January 1, 2032.