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California – Energy Storage Policy

California – Energy Storage PolicyEnergy Storage: CA PUC established electric storage procurement levels for IOUs: 1325 MW by 2020 among 3 IOUs: SCE: 580 MW; PG&E: 580 MW; SDG&E: 165 MW (AB 2514, 2013 and CPUC Decision No. 13-10-040); Distributed storage 500 MW by 2020 (AB 2868, 2016). Self-Generation Incentive Program set aside $378 million…
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California – Electric Vehicle Policies

California – Electric Vehicle PoliciesEV Policies: In 1990, CARB adopted a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) standard as part of its low emission vehicle (LEV) requirements. ZEV standards require auto manufacturers to produce a specified number of ZEVs each year based on a credit system. Combined ZEV and LEV sales in 2025 are estimated to 8%…
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California – Energy Efficiency Policies

California – Energy Efficiency PoliciesEnergy Efficiency Goal: In 2006, AB2021 called for a 10% reduction of energy consumption in 10 years. In 2015, SB 350 raised the goal for a doubling energy efficiency savings in electricity and natural gas end uses by 2030 relative to 2015 level. CEC issues EE Action Plan with steps to…
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California – Distributed Energy Policy – Net Metering

California – Distributed Energy Policy – Net MeteringNet Metering: Net metering available to customer-generators with PV and other energy systems up to 1 MW can export power to grid and receive credit at retail rate. Customers pay an interconnection fee, non-bypass charges on the grid and participate in time-of-use rates. Prohibits fixed charges such as…
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