Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections

Dec 6, 2021 - For example, the Legislature could use GGRF to provide lump sum rebates to households, reduce other state taxes (such as sales tax rates), or use the funds to reduce retail electricity rates. Importantly, each of these “revenue recycling” options could be structured in a way that maintains cap‑and‑trade’s incentive for households and businesses to reduce
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480

The 2022-23 Budget: Oil Well Abandonment and Remediation

Jan 31, 2022 - Because deserted wells are concentrated in specific parts of the state, such as Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, benefits would likely be concentrated in these geographic regions. Request Represents a Significant Expansion of Current Well Remediation Activities Without Additional State Staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4508

Assessing Vulnerability of State Assets to Climate Change

Jan 9, 2020 - To what extent could there be broader financial or economic impacts from major climate-caused disasters, such as impacts on regional economies and tax revenues? Beyond Assessment —Development and Implementation of Adaptation Plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4133

The 2023-24 Budget: Crafting Climate, Resources, and Environmental Budget Solutions

Feb 22, 2023 - For instance, Californians who do not file taxes—including some lower‑income households—cannot benefit from the tax credits provided through the federal ZEV incentive program, but are eligible for rebates from the state’s program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4692

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control Reform Implementation

Jan 25, 2022 - The account is primarily funded by a broad ‑based tax charged to businesses that contribute to hazardous waste. Department Recently Underwent Significant Governance and Fiscal Reform. Budget trailer legislation as part of the 2021 ‑22 budget package, Chapter  73 of 2021 (S B  158 , Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review), restructured and increased the charges that support HWCA and TSCA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4497

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - The CCA program allows cities, counties, and other government entities within the service area of an IOU to purchase and/or generate electricity for their residents and businesses. The intention of this program is to increase options for customers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

Expanding Access to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water in California—A Status Update

Nov 10, 2020 - Water quality is generally regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), although in 29 counties SWRCB has delegated authority to regulate smaller systems with between 15 and 200 connections to county environmental health departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4294

Improving California’s Response to the Environmental and Safety Hazards Caused by Abandoned Mines

Aug 4, 2020 - Counties often refer development projects with potential AML issues to DTSC under the VCP. As a result, it has become a key program for assessing abandoned mine sites. Grants. DTSC has completed and supported grant applications to help cities, counties, and other local agencies secure U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4258

What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought?

May 13, 2021 - On May 10, 2021, the Governor expanded this emergency proclamation to apply to an additional 39 counties, and directed SWRCB to consider modifying requirements for reservoir releases and water diversions in order to balance the water needs of households, farmers, and the environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4429

The 2022-23 Budget: Water and Drought Response Proposals

Jan 31, 2022 - For example, if the Legislature were to reject or approve a lower amount of spending on the proposed water‑related activities that the administration excludes from SAL, it would generally need to repurpose the associated funding for other SAL‑related purposes, such as tax reductions or an alternative excluded expenditure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4509