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

Feb 10, 2026 - Funding Proposals From State Operations Has Implications for Money Left Available for Other Tiers. Under the administration ’s interpretation of the S B  840 methodology (which would be codified in the proposed budget trailer legislation), activities that are funded as part of GGRF state operations are prioritized above nearly all other programs and activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

Allocating Utility Wildfire Costs: Options and Issues for Consideration

Jun 21, 2019 - For example, the greater financial risk might encourage insurers to make their coverage or premiums contingent on risk reduction activities undertaken by the homeowner, such as defensible space or other “home hardening ” activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4079

The 2022-23 Budget: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Package

Jan 26, 2022 - However, the scale of the effort that will likely be required to make the state resilient to wildfires is so large —involving treating millions of acres and better protecting millions of homes in high fire ‑risk areas over the coming years —that it will take additional funding to accomplish.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4495

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview

Dec 21, 2018 - This could make their homes somewhat less comfortable in the summer and winter. Car manufacturers might meet electric vehicle requirements by producing vehicles that have less range, or other attributes that drivers value.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3911

Reducing the Destructiveness of Wildfires: Promoting Defensible Space in California

Sep 30, 2021 - Lack of Resources Deters Many Homeowners From Maintaining Defensible Space. Research suggests that the resources required to complete defensible space work —in the form of time and money —can be a significant barrier.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4457

A Framework for Evaluating State-Level Green Stimulus Proposals

Jan 5, 2021 - However, there is often a lag between when the tax is collected and when the money is spent. As a result, the economic effects from collecting the tax might be negative in the short term, even if the net economic effects over the longer term are more uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4308

The 2020-21 Budget: Addressing Revenue Uncertainty in the 2020-21 Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Jun 4, 2020 - As a result, the amount of money available for new spending in the 2020 ‑21 budget will largely depend on how much revenue is generated at the four quarterly auctions held in 2020 ‑21. Given the condition of the fund and the high level of uncertainty about future revenue discussed above, we think making GGRF appropriations contingent on future auction revenue is a reasonable approach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4250

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

Feb 24, 2026 - The regions need to make substantial reductions in criteria pollutants from all sources —specifically , nitrous oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter —to meet federal air quality standards. Administration Set Ambitious ZEV Goals, Which Federal Actions Have Called Into Question.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5140

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Typically, electricity use is highest in the evenings when household members return home from work and use electric appliances, particularly during summer months when many households seek to keep their homes cool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951