AB 2124: Electricity and natural gas: legislation imposing mandated programs and requirements: third-party review.
AB 2124 status: Referred — Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR (updated Jul 2, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialExisting law vests the Public Utilities Commission with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations and gas corporations. Existing law finds and declares that the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) was organized as a nonprofit corporation at the request of the Legislat...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Requires analysis of climate change policy consistency for new mandates
- Mandates consideration of greenhouse gas emission reductions
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Requires analysis of potential costs to ratepayers
- Mandates consideration of economic impacts on jobs and communities
- Requires exploration of alternative funding sources beyond ratepayers
Risks
- Potential for increased legislative review time and costs
Society
Benefits
- Requires analysis of impacts on disadvantaged and low-income communities
- Mandates consideration of public health and climate condition improvements
Risks
- Potential for increased electricity and natural gas costs if new programs are deemed necessary
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highhigh
Analysis status
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Where it stands
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CurrentRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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