A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - Most state bonds approved by voters have not exceeded several billion dollars, and the largest bond approved in the last few decades was a $ 20  b illion transportation bond (Proposition  1B of 2006).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

The 2025-26 Budget: Natural Resources and Agriculture Discretionary Spending Proposals

Feb 18, 2025 - As a result, every dollar of new spending essentially requires making offsetting reductions elsewhere in the 2025 ‑26 budget or foregoing the opportunity to leave money in state reserves to prepare for future budget challenges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4967

Addressing California’s Convenience Zone Recycling Center Closures

May 16, 2016 - How Do CZ Recycling Centers Make Money? As shown in Figure 2, CZ recyclers earn money from two main sources: the sale of collected scrap material and payments from the Beverage Container Recycling Fund (BCRF) —processing payments, handling fees, and administrative fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3466

The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Given the continued uncertainty around cap ‑and ‑invest revenues, we recommend the Legislature closely monitor upcoming quarterly auctions —in February  and May 2026 —to assess how revenues are materializing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

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

Sep 22, 2015 - In our view, the investment plan process is an appropriate venue to have a high-level discussion of how auction proceeds should be spent —not just were the money could be spent. The science is complicated and constantly being updated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3298

Improving Outcomes for California Conservation Corpsmembers

Feb 9, 2018 - For example, the Legislature might want to consider how CCC fits into the broader continuum of government programs that provide similar opportunities for young adults to earn high school degrees and receive job training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3742

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview

Dec 21, 2018 - Some economists estimate the SCC is about $ 10 p er ton while others estimate the cost is hundreds of dollars per ton. The variation is caused by differences in modeling methods and assumptions, including discount rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3911

The 2016-17 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 16, 2016 - The state has invested many billions of dollars in its infrastructure assets —which play critical roles in the state ’s economy and overall well –being —and has a strong interest in ensuring they are maintained in safe working order.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3354

The 2023-24 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Revenue Estimates

Mar 2, 2023 - How Much Funding Remains in the GGRF Fund Balance? As described above, the administration is still refining its estimates for what balance would remain in the GGRF at the end of 2023-24 under the Governor ’s proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4730

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Step 3: Determine How to Structure Residential Rates. The third step generally includes determining how to structure the rates for residential customers to generate the required revenues. This includes determining how much of the money should be generated from fixed charges versus from volumetric charges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950