American Clean Power
Bring Affordable Power Online Faster
California has hundreds of approved clean energy projects waiting for utility upgrades before they can deliver affordable, reliable electricity. AB 2493 helps remove unnecessary delays.
Eliminate Delays
What’s at Stake
Across California, hundreds of clean energy projects with approved grid connections are delayed. Developers often wait years for investor-owned utilities to complete basic infrastructure upgrades needed to connect. The delays drive up the cost of electricity and could hamper the flow of reliable electricity to homes and businesses.
AB 2493 addresses utility-related interconnection delays by increasing oversight and accountability. By addressing these bottlenecks, California can help bring clean energy projects online faster.
The legislation would:
- Evaluate the root causes of project delays
- Identify solutions to improve project delivery
- Hold utilities accountable for making improvements
Time is Critical
Federal clean energy tax credits begin expiring in 2030 and can reduce project costs by $400 million to $650 million per gigawatt of new solar or wind generation. Delays put those savings at risk and increase costs for Californians.
AB 2493 helps ensure the benefits of affordable, reliable clean power are felt by all Californians.
How Removing Delays Benefits Californians
Clean power is the most affordable energy California can build today to help meet growing electricity demand.
Improved reliability
A plentiful energy supply supports a dependable grid.
Lower-cost electricity
Time is money in project development. Shorter build times deliver cheaper electricity.
Greater supply
Energy demand is rising. California must stay nimble to keep up.