Evaluating California's Pursuit of Zero Net Energy State Buildings

Nov 14, 2017 - Some of these resulting projects could be ZNE, while others might simply be low net energy use. Regardless of whether these buildings are ZNE or low net energy use, by taking into account a higher cost of GHG emissions, they will likely result in fewer emissions than traditional buildings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3711

CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This is a net increase of $5  million (3  percent) over the revised 2024-25 level. (This does not reflect some adjustments related to Control Sections 4.05 and 4.12 of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation

Jan 6, 2020 - To the degree this occurs, the reduction in the carbon intensity of California ’s electricity supply would not actually reflect a net reduction in low ‑carbon generation. Understanding the degree to which resource shuffling has occurred is an important factor in identifying the net effect California policies have had on overall GHG emissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4131

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation [Publication Details]

Jan 6, 2020 - In this report, we assess the effects of the state’s major policies intended to reduce emissions from the generation of electricity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4131

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - To the extent this is the case, the policy would result in “shuffling, ” or replacing one lower carbon fuel with another rather than simply increasing overall use, thus limiting any net environmental benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - On a net basis, these items slightly improve the budget’s bottom line. Neither our November estimates nor the administration ’s estimates included any costs associated with the devastating wildfires in Southern California, as both were developed before those wildfires began.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - Accurately predicting the net effects of the extension of the cap ‑and ‑invest program on the Legislature ’s key policy priorities —such as GHG reduction and affordability —is difficult, if not impossible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

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

Oct 16, 2025 - The 2025-26 DWR budget is down a net $2  billion (40  percent) from the estimated 2024-25 expenditure level, due primarily to the expiration of one-time funds. Below we discuss several notable changes in the DWR budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5080

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2023 - Figure  4 displays the new funding totals for each energy program, including summarizing the $992  million in net reductions. Notable reductions and changes include: California Arrearage Payment Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807