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

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - The proposal prioritizes improvements in high ‑traffic areas to mitigate this risk and improve public access to newly opening museums and sport facilities which will be used for high ‑profile international events.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

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

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

Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities - Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities [Video]

Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities - Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities [Video] Search LAO Videos Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities January 27, 2016 On January 21st, 2016, our office released Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities , a report about California’s cap-and-trade program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=98

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposals

Mar 19, 2026 - Recommendation Weigh Merits of LCI Proposals Within Context of Overall Budget Strategy. As the budget picture becomes more clear in the next few months, we recommend the Legislature decide whether the merits of these proposals outweigh the resulting additional pressure on the General Fund both in 2026-27 and out-years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5167

The 2024-25 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 14, 2024 - Governor’s Proposals Uses Three Strategies to Generate $4.1   Billion in General Fund Solutions for 2024 ‑25 Budget Problem. Similar to last year, the  Governor relies on three strategies to achieve additional General Fund savings from climate, resources, and environmental programs: reductions, funding delays, and fund shifts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4841

Framework For Cap-And-Trade Investment Plan Needs Further Development

Sep 22, 2015 - The investment plan is meant to identify general strategies for allocating auction proceeds over the next three years, and the ARB’s concept paper is the first step in the public process of developing the final investment plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3298

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

Dec 9, 2025 - Extension Helps Ensure Key Climate Strategy Can Continue … The continued operation of the cap ‑and ‑invest program through 2045, as authorized by A B  1207 , could be a key tool in helping the state achieve its climate goals cost ‑effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5097

Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs [Publication Details]

Dec 19, 2012 - As a result, we recommend that the Legislature develop a comprehensive strategy for meeting the state’s energy efficiency and alternative energy objectives. In general, the comprehensive strategy should specify: (1) the state’s energy efficiency and alternative energy goals, (2) how programs should fit together to achieve the state’s goals, and (3) how program effectiveness will be measured.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2677