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

Feb 17, 2026 - While eliminating vacancies could appear to be an easy way to achieve ongoing budgetary savings, in some cases doing so co uld undermine environmental departments ’ long-term capacity and ability to achieve the goals and tasks laid out for them in state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5124

CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - This is a net increase of $5  million (3  percent) over the revised 2024-25 level. (This does not reflect some adjustments related to Control Sections 4.05 and 4.12 of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081

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

Jan 13, 2025 - On a net basis, these items slightly improve the budget’s bottom line. Neither our November estimates nor the administration ’s estimates included any costs associated with the devastating wildfires in Southern California, as both were developed before those wildfires began.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - To the extent this is the case, the policy would result in “shuffling, ” or replacing one lower carbon fuel with another rather than simply increasing overall use, thus limiting any net environmental benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Resources and Environmental Protection

Oct 16, 2023 - Figure  4 displays the new funding totals for each energy program, including summarizing the $992  million in net reductions. Notable reductions and changes include: California Arrearage Payment Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4807

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - The legislation requires DGS, in consultation with CARB, to publish a plan no later than 2026 that includes actions and investments for how state agencies can reach the target of net-zero emissions in their operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

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

Sep 12, 2024 - As shown in Figure 3, after accounting for the use of GGRF, the 2024‑25 spending plan results in net reductions to multiyear funding for these packages totaling $4.8 billion compared to the revised 2023‑24 totals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4928

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - Partially offsetting this increase, baseline costs associated with the state ’s major safety net programs are lower by $3.7  billion. Total Reserves Would Reach Nearly $20  Billion Under Governor ’s May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

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

Jan 7, 2025 - Under a statewide program called net energy metering (NEM), customers who have installed solar panels on their homes typically receive credits on their bills for the electricity those panels generate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950