Energy: appliance standards and cost-effective measures.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill updates the Energy Commission’s authority so that appliances must meet efficiency standards not only when sold, but also when rented, imported, distributed or leased in California. It also requires new residential and non‑residential buildings to follow updated energy and water efficiency standards, and creates standards for appliances that can shift or curtail electricity use to support grid reliability. The changes aim to lower overall energy use without raising total consumer costs over the product’s life.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4967.) · May 7, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 22, 2026
• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Jun 8, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Apr 8, 2026
• Utilities And Energy
  Utilities And Energy · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
2. May 7, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4967.)
3. May 7, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 29, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 29).
6. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on U. & E.
8. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
9. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Steve Bennett (D) · sponsor
• Bennett

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