The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - The department is funded from (1)  fees paid by persons who generate, transport, store, treat, or dispose of hazardous wastes; (2)  other environmental fees levied on businesses; (3)  the General Fund; and (4)  federal funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposed Elimination of State Environmental Positions

Feb 17, 2026 - For example, at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), positions include game wardens who prov ide important law enforcement and wildlife and resource protection services. Some CDFW positions also administer various permits, a key function to ensure that projects —from habitat restoration to infrastructure and housing development —can be completed with less damage to the environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

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

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Cap-and-Trade Revenues: Strategies to Promote Legislative Priorities January 27, 2016
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Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program - Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Video]

Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program - Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB 's Cap-and-Trade Program February 9, 2012 In this
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The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - Adequate staffing for the museum will allow it to open to the public on time and with the appropriate maintenance, especially as the number of visitors to Expo Park increases in advance of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Publication Details]

Feb 9, 2012 - Evaluating the Policy Trade-Offs in ARB's Cap-and-Trade Program [Publication Details] Video Description: This report analyzes the design of the cap-and-trade program as adopted by the California Air Resources Board (ARB).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2559

Overview of California's Ports

Aug 23, 2022 - In response, the Department of General Services (DGS) identified six surplus state properties in proximity to highly congested ports which can store up to 20,000 containers. The state plans to lend these properties to support port operations for one year, with an option to renew for another year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4618

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - Both DWR and SWRCB have created various other online resources, such as fact sheets and training videos. In addition, DWR is in the process of collecting CII landscape area measurement data and will offer technical assistance to suppliers on a pilot basis on how to use that information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823

The 2022-23 Budget: Clean Energy Package

Feb 22, 2022 - The  proposed budget includes a total of $380  million General Fund ($140  million in 2022 ‑23  and $240  million in 2023 ‑24) for demonstrations and early stage deployment of long ‑duration storage technologies —defined as technologies that can store energy for eight hours or more —that are on the verge of commercialization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4554

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Electricity Cannot Be Easily Stored. Another key difference between electricity and most other commodities is that —unlike water or food, for example —electricity cannot be readily and cheaply stored.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950