A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details]

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A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - State Examples of Green Stimulus. Because stimulus typically comes from the federal government, California historically has not enacted many stimulus initiatives, including green stimulus. However, several state ‑level green stimulus proposals have recently been discussed, both by the Legislature and advocacy groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

The 2022-23 Budget: Clean Energy Package

Feb 22, 2022 - Green Hydrogen Projects. The proposed budget includes $100  million General Fund in 2022 ‑23 to advance green hydrogen technology and explore different end uses. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4554

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - Green Business Program. The one-time $5  million augmentation for the California Green Business Program will be available to the California Green Business Network to provide incentives to help businesses conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and shrink their overall carbon footprint.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463

New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight

Aug 8, 2023 - Green Bank Financing. Chapter  53 of 2023 (SB  124, Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) authorizes the Infrastructure and Economic Development  Bank (I-Bank) to spend future federal funding that the state might receive through the Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4785

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2025 - The 2025-26 spending plan appropriates $91  million from Proposition  4 specifically for CNRA, including $47  million for the Urban Greening Program. Additionally, the budget includes a total of $77  million General Fund in 2025-26 for CNRA to coordinate and distribute across a variety of one-time efforts and projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals

Feb 13, 2020 - These activities would seek to lower temperatures in communities —particularly in warmer inland regions —by creating more green spaces and parks, and by encouraging the use of building materials that are designed to reflect rather than trap heat.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4155

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Sep 12, 2024 - Other reductions include $24  million to CNRA ’s Urban Greening Program and $14  million for a community awareness campaign. The budget also shifts $16  million for protections for vulnerable populations from the General Fund to the Labor and Workforce Development Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation

Jan 6, 2020 - Voluntary Purchases of “Green ” Electricity. Some households and businesses voluntarily choose to purchase low ‑ or zero ‑carbon electricity even if it is more expensive than alternatives. This can be done through Green Tariff programs offered through utilities, as well as by businesses that sign direct contracts with renewable electricity providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4131

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - Green Energy Technology Credit. The  Governor ’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO ‑Biz) would allocate tax credits to companies that are developing green energy technologies. Credit recipients would be required to share future profits with the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492