The 2020-21 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 25, 2020 - State Has Provided Significant Funding to Support SGMA ‑Related Activities in Recent Years. To support DWR ’s SGMA ‑related responsibilities, the state has provided roughly $ 160  m illion total for the department ’s state ‑level activities since 2014 ‑15, primarily from the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4178

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation

Jan 6, 2020 - State law establishes other requirements about what types of RECs may be used to comply (such as a maximum percent of RECs from renewable energy that was generated in other states, but not delivered to California).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4131

State Spending on Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation [Publication Details]

Oct 20, 2020 - State Spending on Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4282

The 2020-21 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission

Feb 27, 2020 - For each household enrolled in the program, CPUC provides telephone companies (carriers) a monthly state subsidy that is meant to offset the lower rate charged to the consumer. Currently, the maximum state subsidy is about $15 a month per household.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4184

Improving California’s Response to the Environmental and Safety Hazards Caused by Abandoned Mines [Publication Details]

Aug 4, 2020 - First, in the background section, we describe (1) historical mining practices, (2) the risks AMLs pose to the environment and the physical safety hazards they cause, (3) the coordination across the many state and federal agencies to address AML issues, and (4) laws and programs governing the remediation of AMLs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4258

The 2020-21 Budget: Addressing Revenue Uncertainty in the 2020-21 Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Jun 4, 2020 - Additionally, there may be other programs at the local level, such as local air district implementation of AB  617, where state funding might be needed to maintain staff and ongoing administrative activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4250

The 2019-20 Budget: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 14, 2019 - State Assets. What steps should the state take to protect assets for which the state has primary responsibility —such as highways and state ‑owned buildings —from the effects of SLR? Does the state have a long ‑term adaptation plan —including time lines, cost estimates, and identified funding —for these assets?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3933

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview

Dec 21, 2018 - Assessing GHG Effects That Extend Beyond State ’s Inventory. CARB uses its GHG inventory to track the state ’s progress in meeting the statewide emissions limits. As discussed earlier, the inventory includes emissions that occur in ‑state, as well as emissions associated with electricity that is imported from other states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3911

The Salton Sea: A Status Update

Aug 29, 2018 - The legislation also stated that “any future actions to restore the Salton Sea will be the sole responsibility of the State of California. ” These state responsibilities are focused on responding to public health and wildlife ‑related impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3879

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2019 - Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4121