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SB 698·CA·senate

California Solar Initiative: distributed energy resource equipment lists.

FailedFiled Feb 21, 2025
Sponsor: McNerney
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

Feb 2, 2026

Summary

The legislation authorizes the Energy Commission to create and publish rating standards for solar‑energy systems, distributed energy storage, bidirectional charging and electric‑vehicle supply equipment. It requires a publicly noticed meeting with at least 30 days’ notice before initial guidelines are adopted and at least 10 days’ written notice for any substantive changes. The aim is to support the state’s solar initiative and broader clean‑energy goals.

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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 3. Page 681.) (April 7). · Apr 8, 2025

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History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
  2. May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
  3. Set for hearing May 23.
  4. April 28 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
  5. Set for hearing April 28.
  6. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  7. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 3. Page 681.) (April 7).
  8. Set for hearing April 7.
  9. Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
  10. Read first time.
  11. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
  12. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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  • McNerney · sponsor

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