Electricity: load shifting.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

SB 541 requires the California Energy Commission, in consultation with the CPUC and CAISO, to analyze the cost‑effectiveness of load‑shifting interventions, estimate each retail electricity supplier’s load‑shifting potential, and publish biennial results. The goal is to better use flexible loads to reduce peak demand and lower overall electricity costs. The bill passed both houses in 2025 but was vetoed by the governor.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 15. Page 3415.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jul 16, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025

History

1. Mar 2, 2026Veto sustained.
2. Mar 2, 2026Stricken from file.
3. Oct 3, 2025Vetoed by the Governor.
4. Oct 3, 2025In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
5. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
6. Sep 13, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 3036.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
8. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 15. Page 3415.) Ordered to the Senate.
9. Sep 5, 2025Read third time and amended.
10. Sep 5, 2025Ordered to third reading.
11. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
12. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

The 12 most recent of 36 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Becker · sponsor
• Stern

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