California SB453 establishes a Microgrid Incentive Program to allocate funds for microgrids, prioritizing vulnerable communities and critical.

California SB453 adds Section 8371.6 to the Public Utilities Code, requiring electrical corporations to report on funds collected for the Microgrid Incentive Program by January 15, 2026. The California Public Utilities Commission will review these funds and determine if additional actions are needed to advance the program. If unallocated funds remain on January 1, 2027, they will be returned to ratepayers as bill credits.

California SB453 establishes a Microgrid Incentive Program to allocate funds for microgrids, prioritizing vulnerable communities and critical.

California SB453 adds Section 8371.6 to the Public Utilities Code, requiring electrical corporations to report on funds collected for the Microgrid Incentive Program by January 15, 2026. The California Public Utilities Commission will review these funds and determine if additional actions are needed to advance the program. If unallocated funds remain on January 1, 2027, they will be returned to ratepayers as bill credits.