California SB732 allows critical facilities to exceed backup generator runtime limits during emergencies.

California SB732 addresses the need for emergency backup generators at critical facilities, such as hospitals and water treatment plants, during emergencies. The bill allows operators to exceed runtime limits if certain conditions are met, such as during a deenergization event or loss of power. It also mandates that districts without existing rules on generator runtime adopt new rules that include these exceptions. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining essential services during emergencies, particularly in light of increasing wildfires and other natural disasters.

California SB732 allows critical facilities to exceed backup generator runtime limits during emergencies.

California SB732 addresses the need for emergency backup generators at critical facilities, such as hospitals and water treatment plants, during emergencies. The bill allows operators to exceed runtime limits if certain conditions are met, such as during a deenergization event or loss of power. It also mandates that districts without existing rules on generator runtime adopt new rules that include these exceptions. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining essential services during emergencies, particularly in light of increasing wildfires and other natural disasters.