Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - As part of this process, CalGEM released a draft rule proposing a setback of 3,200 f eet between new wells and community sites in 2021, but the division has not yet adopted it as a regulation. Chapter  365 of 2022 (SB  1137, Gonzalez): Establishes a 3,200 Feet Buffer Between New Oil and Gas Wells and Certain Community Sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This amount includes $10  million for Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup security costs, $10  million for Family Justice Centers, and $8  million to the City of Los Angeles for fire engine purchases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Since then, various statutes and regulations have set specific targets, including Chapter  312 of 2018 (S B  100 , de Le ón) which requires 60  percent renewable generation by 2030 and  100  percent zero ‑carbon electricity by 2045.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 18, 2021 - BUILD = Building Initiative for Low ‑Emissions Development; CEC = California Energy Commission; SB 100 = Chapter 312 of 2018 (SB 100, de Le ón); CPUC = California Public Utilities Commission; DFW = Department of Fish and Wildlife; OES = Office of Emergency Services; OPC = Ocean Protection Council; and CCC = California Coastal Commission.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4463

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Energy Policy Changes

Mar 10, 2023 - The IRP process was established in 2015 through Chapter  547 (S B  350 , de Le ón) to plan for how LSEs could meet mid ‑ and long ‑term energy procurement and GHG goals while maintaining reliability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4735

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Mar 19, 2021 - For instance, the amount provided for site cleanup staff —the majority of estimated ongoing spending beginning in 2022 ‑ 23 —would allow the department to conduct 50 t o 150 site discoveries and 60 t o 130 site initiation actions annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4406

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

Oct 24, 2023 - In addition, Chapter  830 of 2012 (SB  535, de Le ón) required that at least 35  percent of GGRF expenditures benefit “priority populations, ” which include disadvantaged and lower-income communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4811

The 2023-24 Budget: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Major Capital Outlay Proposals

Feb 21, 2023 - Premature to Decide That Conservation Camp Is Best Long ‑Term Use of Growlersburg Site. We view the Governor ’s proposal to rebuild the Growlersburg site as a conservation camp to be premature, not only given the existing trends in prison populations and other nearby facilities but also because the state might identify potential other, more effective uses of the site.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4693

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

Jan 25, 2022 - Site Mitigation and Restoration Program. DTSC implements the state ’s laws regarding the identification, assessment, and cleanup of sites contaminated by toxic substances. The department also monitors long ‑term operations and maintenance activities at sites where cleanup is complete.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4497

Options for Creating a Forestry Management Training Center

Jan 4, 2022 - For example, in our conversations with departments, we heard about a few examples of sites that could be considered, such as a site in San Mateo County that previously housed low ‑risk county offenders and a utility district site in the  East  Bay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4487