The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentive

Feb 24, 2026 - Additionally, the incentives would only apply to first ‑time purchasers of ZEVs and to vehicles that do not exceed certain manufacturer ’s suggested retail prices, such as $55,000 for new sedans and $80,000 for new sport utility vehicles and light ‑duty trucks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - Chapter  312 of 2018 (SB  100, de Le ón) required that all electricity sales to end-use customers be zero-carbon by 2045, but it did not set interim targets. The state ’s existing Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) sets escalating renewable energy procurement requirements for load serving entities (which include utilities that deliver electricity to customers).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - S B  846 also authorized the following expenditures: Loan to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG &E) (up to $1.4   Billion). The Legislature specified intent to provide a General Fund loan of up to $1.4  billion to PG &E to support extended operations at Diablo Canyon.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 17, 2019 - The budget provides $28  million (PUCURA) on a one-time basis to CPUC for activities related to addressing Pacific Gas and Electric ’s (PG &E ’s) bankruptcy. (In January 2019, PG &E filed for Chapter  11 federal bankruptcy.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4103

Federal Funding for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

May 10, 2017 - Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant programs to support habitat conservation and restoration projects, as well as undertake other activities for the benefit of hunting, sport fishing, and the preservation of native species.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3664

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - California is home to three large IOUs —Pacific Gas and Electric (PG &E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG &E) —as well as three smaller ones noted in the figure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2024-25 Budget: Salton Sea Management Program

Feb 26, 2024 - Between the 1940s and 1960s, the Sea was a popular destination for tourism, fishing (the Sea was stocke d with sport fish), and water sports. However, due to episodes of flooding, fish die ‑offs, and some of the other trends described in this report, tourism over recent decades has largely faded away.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4859

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This amount includes $10  million for Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup security costs, $10  million for Family Justice Centers, and $8  million to the City of Los Angeles for fire engine purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

Department of Toxic Substances Control: Performance Improvement Initiatives Merit Oversight

Apr 4, 2017 - In addition, Chapter  9 of 2016 (SB 93, de Le ón) authorizes a loan of up to $177  million from the General Fund to TSCA to use for activities related to the lead contamination in the communities surrounding the Exide facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3644

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - In addition, Chapter  830 of 2012 (SB  535, de Le ón) required that at least 35  percent of GGRF expenditures benefit “priority populations, ” which include disadvantaged and lower-income communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811