Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - Extended Operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant Background. The Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP), owned and operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG &E), is California ’s last operating nuclear power plant, containing two large units.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - In addition to these budget actions, Chapter  239 of 2022 (S B  846 , Dodd) authorized the extension of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) —which was scheduled to retire by 2025 —through 2030. Diablo  Canyon is California ’s last remaining nuclear power plant, and the state has identified it as a valuable near ‑term source of zero ‑carbon energy during the transition to greater renewable resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Sep 12, 2024 - In addition to reductions, the spending plan delays some funding to future years and shifts the funding source for several programs from the General Fund to GGRF, including for the Clean Energy Reliability Investment Plan (CERIP), Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Land Conservation and Economic Development Plan, and oil and gas well capping.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

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

Feb 10, 2026 - Additionally, CARB still is considering linking California’s cap‑and‑invest program with the program in Washington state. Such a linkage could affect allowance prices in both states as they come into alignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

The 2022-23 Budget: Fuel Price and Other Fiscal Relief Options

May 12, 2022 - Providing tax refunds to vehicle owners would be less directly linked to fuel consumption, but would provide some related relief given that these individuals likely drive to some degree. Providing rebates to zero ‑emission vehicle owners (as included in the Governor ’s proposal), however, would not have any link to gas price  burden.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4597

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 24, 2023 - In 2014, CARB linked the state ’s program with the Canadian province of Quebec ’s smaller carbon market. California ’s carbon market was also linked with Ontario ’s market from 2017 to 2018, before that province ’s cap-and-trade program shuttered.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Nov 14, 2022 - Wildfire Smoke Also Linked to Economic and Other Impacts. The most widely studied effects of wildfire smoke have been related to physical health conditions. However, emerging research links wildfire smoke to other negative outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - However, many of the most significant challenges facing the watershed are directly linked to water use and diversion, including exports from the SWP and CVP. The watershed has been reshaped by a vast network of dams, pumps, levees, reservoirs, and engineered channels to support water storage, water delivery, and flood control.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2025-26 Budget: State Mandates—Regional Water Quality Control Boards

May 30, 2025 - While not directly linked to these mandates, CSM has significant pending workload related to other stormwater permits issued by the state water boards dating back to 2007. This includes 32 pending test claims and 4 additional claims for which CSM has already identified state-reimbursable mandated activities but has not yet developed cost estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5054

The 2025-26 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan

Feb 12, 2025 - CARB has indicated that it is discussing linking California ’s cap ‑and ‑trade program with the program in Washington state. Such action could affect allowance prices in both states as they come into alignment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4960