AB 2493 would connect new clean power to the grid faster, save money.
California faces rising electricity prices, surging energy demand and ambitious clean energy goals. To stabilize costs and reliably power its economy, the state needs to be able to bring new clean power online quickly and efficiently.
Right now it’s difficult, costly and slow to add new power to the grid. Clean energy projects often wait years for investor-owned utilities to make equipment upgrades needed to accommodate the new power. The California Public Utilities Commission reports these delays affect nearly two-thirds of upgrades in two investor-owned utilities’ territories.
AB 2493 would require an independent auditor to assess the utilities’ progress in resolving the delays and would employ a mix of carrots and sticks to get utilities to prioritize the upgrades. It would prioritize upgrades where clean energy projects are waiting, speeding new power to the grid, saving money and making it easier for California to stay on top of rising demand.
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