SB 1074: Energy: Federal Trust Fund: geothermal projects.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-09-23
Existing law requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified. Existing law requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities. Existing law specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
This bill would additionally authorize those recipients to expend those revenues to undertake projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at existing geothermal facilities that are in disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.
Existing law authorizes the Energy Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, of the moneys appropriated to the commission in the 201617 fiscal year from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the purposes specified in existing law for funds derived from the federal act, allocate $2,500,000 to the commission for the geothermal brine treatment projects that would be authorized by this bill. The bill would, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes specified in existing law until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified. Existing law requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities. Existing law specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
This bill would additionally authorize those recipients to expend those revenues to undertake projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at existing geothermal facilities that are in disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.
Existing law authorizes the Energy Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, of the moneys appropriated to the commission in the 201617 fiscal year from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the purposes specified in existing law for funds derived from the federal act, allocate $2,500,000 to the commission for the geothermal brine treatment projects that would be authorized by this bill. The bill would, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes specified in existing law until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified. Existing law requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities. Existing law specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
This bill would additionally authorize those recipients to expend those revenues to undertake projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at existing geothermal facilities that are in disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.
Existing law authorizes the Energy Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, for of the moneys appropriated to commission in the 201617 fiscal year, appropriate to the commission $13,000,000 year from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the purposes specified in existing law for funds derived from the federal act and, of those moneys, would act, allocate $2,500,000 to the commission for the geothermal brine treatment projects that would be authorized by this bill. The bill would, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes specified in existing law until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified. Existing law requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities. Existing law specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
This bill would additionally authorize those recipients to expend those revenues to undertake projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at existing geothermal facilities that are in disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.
Existing law authorizes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, for the 201617 fiscal year, appropriate to the commission $13,000,000 from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes. purposes specified in existing law for funds derived from the federal act and, of those moneys, would allocate $2,500,000 to the commission for the geothermal brine treatment projects that would be authorized by this bill. The bill would, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes specified in existing law until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified. Existing law requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities. Existing law specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
This bill would additionally authorize those recipients to expend those revenues to undertake projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at existing geothermal facilities that are in disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.
Existing law authorizes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, for the 2016 17 201617 fiscal year, appropriate to the commission $13,000,000 from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the purposes specified in existing law for funds derived from the federal act and, of those moneys, would allocate $2,500,000 to the commission for the geothermal brine treatment projects that would be authorized by this bill. above purposes. The bill would, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission, commission from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes specified in existing law until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified. Existing law requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities. Existing law specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
This bill would additionally authorize those recipients to expend those revenues to undertake projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at existing geothermal facilities that are in disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.
Existing law authorizes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, for the fiscal year 201617, 2016 17 fiscal year, appropriate to the commission $13,000,000 from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes. purposes specified in existing law for funds derived from the federal act and, of those moneys, would allocate $2,500,000 to the commission for the geothermal brine treatment projects that would be authorized by this bill. The bill would, for the 201718 fiscal year 201718 and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission commission, from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes, purposes specified in existing law until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law authorizes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (federal act) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill would, for the fiscal year 201617, appropriate to the commission $13,000,000 from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes. The bill would, for the fiscal year 201718 and each fiscal year thereafter, continuously appropriate $2,500,000 annually to the commission from the moneys derived from the federal act in the Federal Trust Fund for the above purposes, until all of those moneys are encumbered or expended.
Existing law, for the purpose of reducing and improving administrative regulations, establishes an Office of Administrative Law to review adopted regulations. Existing law provides that the office is under the direction and control of a director, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Existing law, for the purpose of reducing and improving administrative regulations, establishes an Office of Administrative Law to review adopted regulations. Existing law provides that the office is under the direction and control of a director, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:
(a)Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
(b)Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
(c)Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
(d)Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
(e)Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
(f)Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
(g)Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
(h)Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
(i)Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by, and result from, the development or production.
(j)Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
(k)Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.
(l)In furtherance of the states zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at a geothermal facility in existence on January 1, 2017, that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
SEC. 2.Section 25463 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:25463.(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)Of the moneys appropriated to the commission in the 201617 fiscal year from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) is hereby allocated for purposes consistent with subdivision (l) of Section 3823. No later than February 1, 2017, the commission shall issue a competitive solicitation for projects pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 3823 to be funded from this allocation.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:
(a)Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
(b)Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
(c)Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
(d)Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
(e)Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
(f)Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
(g)Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
(h)Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
(i)Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by, and result from, the development or production.
(j)Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
(k)Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.
(l)In furtherance of the states zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at a geothermal facility in existence on January 1, 2017, that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
SEC. 2.Section 25463 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:25463.(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)Of the moneys appropriated to the commission in the 201617 fiscal year from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) is hereby allocated for purposes consistent with subdivision (l) of Section 3823. No later than February 1, 2017, the commission shall issue a competitive solicitation for projects pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 3823 to be funded from this allocation.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:
(a)Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
(b)Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
(c)Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
(d)Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
(e)Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
(f)Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
(g)Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
(h)Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
(i)Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by by, and result from from, the development or production.
(j)Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
(k)Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.
(l)In furtherance of the states zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing a geothermal facility in existence on January 1, 2017, that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
SEC. 2.Section 25463 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:25463.(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)For the 201617 fiscal year, the sum of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) is hereby Of the moneys appropriated to the commission in the 201617 fiscal year from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461. Of these moneys, 25461, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) is hereby allocated for purposes consistent with subdivision (l) of Section 3823. No later than February 1, 2017, the commission shall issue a competitive solicitation for projects pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 3823 to be funded from this allocation.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:
(a)Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
(b)Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
(c)Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
(d)Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
(e)Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
(f)Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
(g)Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
(h)Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
(i)Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by and result from the development or production.
(j)Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
(k)Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.
(l)In furtherance of the states zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2.Section 25463 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:25463.(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)For the 201617 fiscal year, the sum of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) is hereby appropriated to the commission from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461. Of these moneys, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) is hereby allocated for purposes consistent with subdivision (l) of Section 3823. No later than February 1, 2017, the commission shall issue a competitive solicitation for projects pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 3823 to be funded from this allocation.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:
(a)Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
(b)Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
(c)Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
(d)Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
(e)Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
(f)Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
(g)Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
(h)Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
(i)Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by and result from the development or production.
(j)Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
(k)Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.
(l)In furtherance of the states zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
SEC. 2.SECTION 1.Section 25463 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:25463.(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)For the 201617 fiscal year, the sum of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) is hereby appropriated to the commission from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461. Of these moneys, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) is hereby allocated for purposes consistent with subdivision (l) of Section 3823. No later than February 1, 2017, the commission shall issue a competitive solicitation for projects pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 3823 to be funded from this allocation.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the 201718 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:
(a)Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
(b)Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
(c)Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
(d)Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
(e)Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
(f)Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
(g)Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
(h)Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
(i)Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by and result from the development or production.
(j)Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
(k)Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.
(l)In furtherance of the states zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2.Section 25463 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:25463.(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)For the fiscal year 201617, 201617 fiscal year, the sum of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) is hereby appropriated to the commission from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461. Of these moneys, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) is hereby allocated for purposes consistent with subdivision (l) of Section 3823. No later than February 1, 2017, the commission shall issue a competitive solicitation for projects pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 3823 to be funded from this allocation.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the 201718 fiscal year 201718 and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, federal funds available to the commission pursuant to this chapter may be used by the commission to augment funding for any programs or measures authorized by this division unless otherwise prohibited by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). The commission may administer any funds used to augment other programs using the procedures of the augmented program consistent with applicable federal law.
(b)This section shall be liberally construed to maximize the commissions ability to utilize and award federal funds expeditiously and in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or federal acts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
(c)(1)For the fiscal year 201617, the sum of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) is hereby appropriated to the commission from the moneys derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the Federal Trust Fund for purposes authorized by Section 25461.
(2)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, for the fiscal year 201718 and each fiscal year thereafter until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been encumbered or expended, the sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) annually is hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes authorized by Section 25461.
SECTION 1.Section 11340.2 of the Government Code is amended to read:11340.2.(a)The Office of Administrative Law is hereby established in state government in the Government Operations Agency. The office shall be under the direction and control of an executive officer who shall be known as the director. There shall also be a deputy director. The directors term and the deputy directors term of office shall be coterminous with that of the appointing power, except that they shall be subject to reappointment.
(b)The director and deputy director shall have the same qualifications as a hearing officer and shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(a)The Office of Administrative Law is hereby established in state government in the Government Operations Agency. The office shall be under the direction and control of an executive officer who shall be known as the director. There shall also be a deputy director. The directors term and the deputy directors term of office shall be coterminous with that of the appointing power, except that they shall be subject to reappointment.
(b)The director and deputy director shall have the same qualifications as a hearing officer and shall be appointed by the Governor Governor, subject to the confirmation of by the Senate.
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| Aug 19, 2016 | Assembly Rule 69 suspended. (Ayes 48. Noes 22. Page 5988.) |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Referred to Com. on U. & C. |
| Jun 20, 2016 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on U. & C. |
| Jun 30, 2016 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (June 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Aug 3, 2016 | August 3 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Aug 12, 2016 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 11). |
| Aug 15, 2016 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Assembly Rule 69 suspended. |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 9. Page 4143.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Read third time and amended. |
| Aug 29, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 29, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 6367.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 30, 2016 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 5572.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep 9, 2016 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| May 13, 2016 | Set for hearing May 23. |
| Feb 17, 2016 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 18. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 28, 2016 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr 22, 2016 | Set for hearing May 2. |
| Apr 26, 2016 | May 2 hearing postponed by committee. |
| May 6, 2016 | Set for hearing May 16. |
| May 12, 2016 | May 16 hearing postponed by committee. |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
| May 23, 2016 | May 23 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) |
| May 24, 2016 | Set for hearing May 27. |
| May 27, 2016 | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4003.) (May 27). |
| May 27, 2016 | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 27). |
| May 31, 2016 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Read third time and amended. |
| Jun 2, 2016 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
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| Aug 31, 2016 | Unfinished Business SB1074 Hueso Concurrence | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 29, 2016 | SB 1074 Hueso Senate Third Reading By GARCIA, E. | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 11, 2016 | Do pass. | Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Jun 29, 2016 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Commerce |
Passed |
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| Jun 2, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SB1074 Hueso | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 27, 2016 | Do pass as amended | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| May 23, 2016 | Placed on suspense file | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Energysource, LLC | * Support | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Imperial County | ** Support | Jun 29, 2016 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SB |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SB 1074
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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 5-2, 5/27/16
AYES: Lara, Beall, Hill, McGuire, Mendoza
NOES: Bates, Nielsen
SENATE FLOOR: 29-9, 6/2/16
AYES: Allen, Beall, Block, Cannella, De León, Galgiani, Glazer, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Nguyen, Pan, Pavley, Roth, Stone, Wieckowski, Wolk
NOES: Anderson, Bates, Berryhill, Fuller, Gaines, Huff, Morrell, Nielsen, Vidak
NO VOTE RECORDED: Moorlach, Runner
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 80-0, 8/29/16 - See last page for vote
DIGEST: This bill allocates, in Fiscal Year 2016-17, $2.5 million of the funds appropriated to the California Energy Commission (CEC) from the Federal Trust Fund (fund) to certain projects that recover beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines. This bill also continuously appropriates $2.5 million from the fund, beginning in Fiscal Year 2017-18, until all funds are encumbered.
Assembly Amendments (1) remove the $13 million appropriation to the CEC from the fund; (2) add to the list of eligible expenditures, projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at a geothermal facility in existence on January 1, 2017, that is in a disadvantaged community, and provide local employment opportunities; (3) appropriate $2.5 million of the funds appropriated to the CEC to the abovementioned projects, and require the CEC to issue a competitive solicitation for projects by February 1, 2017; and (4) make technical, conforming changes.
Existing law:
- Authorizes specified federal funds available to the CEC to be used to augment funding for any specified programs or measures unless prohibited by the ARRA. (Public Resources Code Section 25463)
- Establishes the Geothermal Resource Development Account to promote the development of new or existing geothermal resources and technologies. (Public Resources Code Section 3820 et seq.)
- Requires revenues from the Geothermal Resource Development Account, disbursed to specified counties of origin and grants or specified loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities to be expended by recipients for the following purposes:
- Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
- Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
- Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
- Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
- Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
- Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
- Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
- Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by and result from the development or production.
- Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
- Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas. (Public Resources Code Section 3823)
This bill allocates $2.5 million, of the moneys appropriated to the CEC from the fund in Fiscal Year 2016-17, and annually thereafter, to be expended on specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects. Specifically, this bill:
- Authorizes projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at geothermal facility in existence on January 1, 2017, that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities to receive specified funds.
- Allocates $2.5 million of the moneys appropriated to the CEC in Fiscal Year 2016-17 from the fund to be expended on the above-mentioned projects.
- Allocates $2.5 million annually to the CEC for specified purposes, beginning in Fiscal Year 2017-18 until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
- Requires the CEC to issue a competitive solicitation for specified projects no later than February 1, 2017.
Background
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Investments. On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), otherwise known as the Stimulus Package, to restart the economy. The package contains extensive funding for science, engineering research and infrastructure, and more limited funding for education, social sciences, and the arts. States received discretionary funding through the ARRA for a variety of programs, and certain programs received funding through block grants.
Through 2013, the CEC administered $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy pilot programs under ARRA. These pilot programs influenced the administration of current and ongoing programs, and budget proposals under other funding sources, such as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. When ARRA ended in 2013, more than $30 million of funds remained with sub-recipients who administer the programs, mainly in revolving loan funds. The CEC, as part of its evaluation of these programs, determined that certain programs were under-performing and is now proposing to use the funds for a different purpose.
Governor’s Proposal. The CEC is requesting $8 million in federal fund authority in the budget year, and $2.5 million through 2026-27, to implement both voluntary and mandatory programs to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings. The proposal also requests federal fund transfer authority to shift $5 million (ARRA funds) to the Department of General Services for the Energy Efficiency State Property Revolving Fund loan program.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
Appropriates $2.5 million annually (General Fund-fungible) from the fund to the CEC until all funds are encumbered.
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/30/16)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 80-0, 8/29/16
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Quirk, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Rendon
Prepared by: Narisha Bonakdar / APPR. / (916) 651-4101
8/30/16 20:22:29
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SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SB 1074
Author:(Hueso)
As Amended Ver:August 19, 2016
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 29-9
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Utilities | 14-0 | Gatto, Patterson, Burke, Chávez, Dahle, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Hadley, Roger Hernández, Obernolte, Quirk, Santiago, Ting, Williams | |
Appropriations | 15-0 | Gonzalez, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Chang, Eggman, Eduardo Garcia, Jones, Obernolte, Quirk, Santiago, Weber, Wood, McCarty |
SUMMARY: Allocates $2.5 million, of the moneys appropriated to the California Energy Commission (CEC) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in the Federal Trust Fund for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects. Specifically, this bill:
- Allocates $2.5 million, of the moneys appropriated to the CEC in the 2016-17 fiscal year from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund, to be expended towards specified projects.
- Allocates $2.5 million annually for the 2017-18 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the ARRA has been encumbered or expend to be continuously appropriated to the CEC for specified purposes.
- Authorizes projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at geothermal facility in existence on January 1, 2017, that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities to receive specified funds.
- Requires the CEC to issue a competitive solicitation for specified projects no later than February 1, 2017.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, this bill would have a one-time appropriation of $13 million. In addition, this bill would have a continuous annual appropriation of $2.5 million until funds have been encumbered or expended. Furthermore, this bill would have increased CEC costs of approximately $150,000 to fund one staff position. This position would conduct a competitive solicitation and manage grants for the geothermal project. The bill does not identify a funding source for these costs. The recently adopted budget included CEC's Budget Change Proposal related to this program. The adopted proposal requested $13 million in federal fund expenditure authority for 2016-17, and ongoing federal fund expenditure authority of $2.5 million for 2017-18 through 2026-27 to finance a competitive grant program to facilitate more effective use of local government knowledge and conduct energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings.
COMMENTS:
- Author's Statement: According to the author, "It is in the state's interest to fund select projects for mineral extraction from geothermal brines. Such activity can make geothermal energy production more cost effective, and near-zero carbon-free electricity, such as geothermal energy production, is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […] The geothermal brine produced by Salton Sea geothermal resources is highly mineralized and corrosive. Extraction of these minerals from the brine is one of the most significant cost of geothermal development in the Salton Sea. The state has the potential to help commercialize domestic mineral mining from geothermal brine, which will produce lithium and manganese dioxide necessary for electric battery manufacturing, thereby transforming an economic cost into an economic benefit."
- Background: In February 2009, the United States Congress passed the ARRA which contained extensive funding for science, engineering, research, and infrastructure development. Through the ARRA, the CEC administered over $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. When the ARRA ended in 2013, there remained over $30 million throughout various programs. As part of its evaluation of the remaining programs established through ARRA funds, the CEC determined that certain programs were underperforming and is seeking to reevaluate how the remaining funds should be utilized.
- California's Geothermal Industry: Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that is generated by drilling into underground hot water reservoirs, such as geysers and hot springs, releasing the hot water as steam to the surface in order to produce electricity. Unlike solar and wind energy, which are considered intermittent renewables because they are dependent upon the weather to generate energy, geothermal power plants are considered base load facilities because they are able to operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, regardless of weather conditions.
In 2015, geothermal energy produced 11,994 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in California. Combined with another 700 GWh of geothermal power imported from outside the state, and geothermal energy accounted for 6.14% of the states' total system power. In addition, there are 44 operating geothermal power plants in California with an installed capacity of 2,716 megawatts, including the world's largest geothermal field, the Geysers, contains 22 power plants that draw steam from more than 350 wells. An estimate by the United States Geological Survey suggests that California's geothermal resources could provide 800 to 4,600 MWs, with an additional 3,000 to 25,000 MWs of geothermal resources yet to be discovered but likely to exist.
This bill allocates $2.5 million, of the moneys appropriated to the CEC from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects.
Analysis Prepared by: Edmond Cheung / U. & C. / (916) 319-2083 FN: 0004725
SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SB 1074
Author:(Hueso)
As Amended Ver:June 20, 2016
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 29-9
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Utilities | 14-0 | Gatto, Patterson, Burke, Chávez, Dahle, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Hadley, Roger Hernández, Obernolte, Quirk, Santiago, Ting, Williams | |
Appropriations | 15-0 | Gonzalez, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Chang, Eggman, Eduardo Garcia, Jones, Obernolte, Quirk, Santiago, Weber, Wood, McCarty |
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SUMMARY: Appropriates $13 million to the California Energy Commission (CEC) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in the Federal Trust Fund, and allocates $2.5 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects. Specifically, this bill:
- Appropriates $13 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year, to the CEC from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund for specified purposes.
- Allocates $2.5 million of the $13 million appropriated to the CEC for the 2016-17 fiscal year, from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund, to be expended towards specified projects.
- Allocates $2.5 million annually for the 2017-18 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the ARRA has been encumbered or expend to be continuously appropriated to the CEC for specified purposes.
- Authorizes projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities to receive specified funds.
- Requires the CEC to issue a competitive solicitation for specified projects no later than February 1, 2017.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, this bill would have a one-time appropriation of $13 million. In addition, this bill would have a continuous annual appropriation of $2.5 million until funds have been encumbered or expended. Furthermore, this bill would have increased CEC costs of approximately $150,000 to fund one staff position. This position would conduct a competitive solicitation and manage grants for the geothermal project. The bill does not identify a funding source for these costs. The recently adopted budget included CEC's Budget Change Proposal related to this program. The adopted proposal requested $13 million in federal fund expenditure authority for 2016-17, and ongoing federal fund expenditure authority of $2.5 million for 2017-18 through 2026-27 to finance a competitive grant program to facilitate more effective use of local government knowledge and conduct energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings.
COMMENTS:
- Author's Statement: According to the author, "It is in the state's interest to fund select projects for mineral extraction from geothermal brines. Such activity can make geothermal energy production more cost effective, and near-zero carbon-free electricity, such as geothermal energy production, is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […] The geothermal brine produced by Salton Sea geothermal resources is highly mineralized and corrosive. Extraction of these minerals from the brine is one of the most significant cost of geothermal development in the Salton Sea. The state has the potential to help commercialize domestic mineral mining from geothermal brine, which will produce lithium and manganese dioxide necessary for electric battery manufacturing, thereby transforming an economic cost into an economic benefit."
- Background: In February 2009, the United States Congress passed the ARRA which contained extensive funding for science, engineering, research, and infrastructure development. Through the ARRA, the CEC administered over $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. When the ARRA ended in 2013, there remained over $30 million throughout various programs. As part of its evaluation of the remaining programs established through ARRA funds, the CEC determined that certain programs were underperforming and is seeking to reevaluate how the remaining funds should be utilized.
- California's Geothermal Industry: Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that is generated by drilling into underground hot water reservoirs, such as geysers and hot springs, releasing the hot water as steam to the surface in order to produce electricity. Unlike solar and wind energy, which are considered intermittent renewables because they are dependent upon the weather to generate energy, geothermal power plants are considered base load facilities because they are able to operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, regardless of weather conditions.
In 2015, geothermal energy produced 11,994 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in California. Combined with another 700 GWh of geothermal power imported from outside the state, and geothermal energy accounted for 6.14% of the states' total system power. In addition, there are 44 operating geothermal power plants in California with an installed capacity of 2,716 megawatts, including the world's largest geothermal field, the Geysers, contains 22 power plants that draw steam from more than 350 wells. An estimate by the United States Geological Survey suggests that California's geothermal resources could provide 800 to 4,600 MWs, with an additional 3,000 to 25,000 MWs of geothermal resources yet to be discovered but likely to exist.
This bill appropriates $13 million to the CEC from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund, and allocates $2.5 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects.
Analysis Prepared by: Edmond Cheung / U. & C. / (916) 319-2083 FN: 0004092
Date of Hearing: August 3, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SB 1074
Author:(Hueso) – As Amended Ver:June 20, 2016
Policy Committee: | Utilities and Commerce | Vote: | 14 - 0 |
Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY: This bill appropriates $13 million to the California Energy Commission (CEC) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in the Federal Trust Fund, and allocates $2.5 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects. Specifically, this bill:
- Appropriates $13 million, for the 2016-17 to CEC from ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund.
- Allocates $2.5 million of the $13 million appropriated to the CEC for 2016-17 fiscal, from ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund, to be expended towards specified projects (see #4).
- Continuously appropriates $2.5 million annually for 2017-18 and each year thereafter, until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from ARRA has been encumbered or expended.
- Provides eligible projects are those that recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
- Requires the CEC to issue a competitive solicitation for specified projects no later than February 1, 2017.
FISCAL EFFECT:
- One-time appropriation of $13 million (Federal Trust Fund).
- Continuous annual appropriations of $2.5 million (Federal Trust Fund) until funds have been encumbered or expended.
- Increased CEC costs of approximately $150,000 (GF or special fund) to fund one staff position. This position would conduct a competitive solicitation and manage grants for the geothermal project. The bill does not identify a funding source for these costs.
The recently adopted budget included CEC's Budget Change Proposal related to this program. The adopted proposal requested $13 million in federal fund expenditure authority for 2016-17, and ongoing federal fund expenditure authority of $2.5 million for 2017-18 through 2026-27 to finance a competitive grant program to facilitate more effective use of local government knowledge and conduct energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. According the author, it is in the state's interest to fund select projects for mineral extraction from geothermal brines. Geothermal brine is the waste stream of the geothermal power production cycle and because it is high in corrosive minerals, it is considered a nuisance. The geothermal brine produced by Salton Sea geothermal resources is highly mineralized and corrosive. Extraction of these minerals from the brine is one of the most significant costs of geothermal development in the Salton Sea. This bill provides the incentives to help offset the costs of geothermal production.
- Background. In February 2009, the United States Congress passed ARRA which contained funding for science, engineering, research, and infrastructure development. States were given discretionary funding through ARRA to development and fund projects to promote economic growth. Through ARRA, the CEC administered over $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. When ARRA ended in 2013, over $30 million remained throughout various programs.
- California's Geothermal Industry. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that is generated by drilling into underground hot water reservoirs, such as geysers and hot springs, releasing the hot water as steam to the surface in order to produce electricity. Unlike solar and wind energy, which are considered intermittent renewables because they are dependent upon the weather to generate energy, geothermal power plants are considered base load facilities because they are able to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, regardless of weather conditions.
Analysis Prepared by: Jennifer Galehouse / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: June 29, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES AND COMMERCE
Mike Gatto, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SB 1074
Author:(Hueso) – As Amended Ver:June 20, 2016
SENATE VOTE: 29-9
SUBJECT: Energy: Federal Trust Fund: geothermal projects
SUMMARY: Appropriates $13 million to the California Energy Commission (CEC) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in the Federal Trust Fund, and allocates $2.5 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects. Specifically, this bill:
- Appropriates $13 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year, to the CEC from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund for specified purposes.
- Allocates $2.5 million of the $13 million appropriated to the CEC for the 2016-17 fiscal year, from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund, to be expended towards specified projects.
- Allocates $2.5 million annually for the 2017-18 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, until all moneys in the Federal Trust Fund derived from the ARRA has been encumbered or expend to be continuously appropriated to the CEC for specified purposes.
- Authorizes projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at an existing geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities to receive specified funds.
- Requires the CEC to issue a competitive solicitation for specified projects no later than February 1, 2017.
EXISTING LAW:
- Authorizes specified federal funds available to the CEC to be used to augment funding for any specified programs or measures unless prohibited by the ARRA. (Public Resources Code Section 25463)
- Establishes the Geothermal Resource Development Account to promote the development of new or existing geothermal resources and technologies. (Public Resources Code Section 3820 et seq.)
- Requires revenues from the Geothermal Resource Development Account, disbursed to specified counties of origin and grants or specified loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities to be expended by recipients for the following purposes:
- Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.
- Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
- Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development of geothermal resources and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.
- Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.
- Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.
- Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources.
- Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of that development or production.
- Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by and result from the development or production.
- Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.
- Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas. (Public Resources Code Section 3823)
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown.
COMMENTS:
- Author's Statement: "It is in the state's interest to fund select projects for mineral extraction from geothermal brines. Such activity can make geothermal energy production more cost effective, and near-zero carbon-free electricity, such as geothermal energy production, is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […] The geothermal brine produced by Salton Sea geothermal resources is highly mineralized and corrosive. Extraction of these minerals from the brine is one of the most significant cost of geothermal development in the Salton Sea. The state has the potential to help commercialize domestic mineral mining from geothermal brine, which will produce lithium and manganese dioxide necessary for electric battery manufacturing, thereby transforming an economic cost into an economic benefit."
- Background: In February 2009, the United States Congress passed the ARRA which contained extensive funding for science, engineering, research, and infrastructure development. States were given discretionary funding through the ARRA to development and fund projects to promote economic growth. Through the ARRA, the CEC administered over $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. When the ARRA ended in 2013, there remained over $30 million throughout various programs. As part of its evaluation of the remaining programs established through ARRA funds, the CEC determined that certain programs were underperforming and is seeking to reevaluate how the remaining funds should be utilized.
- California's Geothermal Industry: Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy that is generated by drilling into underground hot water reservoirs, such as geysers and hot springs, releasing the hot water as steam to the surface in order to produce electricity. Unlike solar and wind energy, which are considered intermittent renewables because they are dependent upon the weather to generate energy, geothermal power plants are considered base load facilities because they are able to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, regardless of weather conditions.
In 2015, geothermal energy produced 11,994 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in California. Combined with another 700 GWh of geothermal power imported from outside the state, and geothermal energy accounted for 6.14% of the states' total system power. In addition, there are 44 operating geothermal power plants in California with an installed capacity of 2,716 megawatts, including the world's largest geothermal field, the Geysers, contains 22 power plants that draw steam from more than 350 wells. An estimate by the United States Geological Survey suggests that California's geothermal resources could provide 800 to 4,600 MWs, with an additional 3,000 to 25,000 MWs of geothermal resources yet to be discovered but likely to exist.
This bill appropriates $13 million to the CEC from the ARRA in the Federal Trust Fund, and allocates $2.5 million, for the 2016-17 fiscal year and annually thereafter, to be expended towards specified projects, including geothermal brine treatment projects.
- Arguments in Support: According to EnergySource LLC, "SB 1074 would direct $2.5 million in unused federal ARRA funds as grants to further develop technology to capture valuable minerals from the geothermal process. Advancement of this technology will help develop a domestic source of lithium to meet California’s growing demand for electric vehicles; currently the majority of lithium used in California manufacturing comes from overseas. Further, advancement in mineral extraction technology in California will result in significant economic activity and job creation in disadvantaged communities such as those around the Salton Sea."
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
EnergySource LLC
Imperial County
Opposition
None on file.
Analysis Prepared by: Edmond Cheung / U. & C. / (916) 319-2083
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SB |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SB 1074
:
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 5-2, 5/27/16
AYES: Lara, Beall, Hill, McGuire, Mendoza
NOES: Bates, Nielsen
DIGEST: This bill appropriates, in Fiscal Year 2016-17, $13 million from the Federal Trust Fund (fund) to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CEC) to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects. This bill also annually appropriates $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
Senate Floor Amendments of 6/1/16 delete recent amendments that allocate $2.5 million for the purpose of recovering beneficial materials from mineralized geothermal brines at an existing facility.
ANALYSIS: Existing law authorizes the CEC to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill:
- Appropriates, in FY 2016-17, $13 million from the fund to the CEC to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
- Appropriates annually $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
Background
ARRA Investments: On February 17th, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), otherwise known as the Stimulus Package, to restart the economy. The package contains extensive funding for science, engineering research and infrastructure, and more limited funding for education, social sciences and the arts. States received discretionary funding through the ARRA for a variety of programs, and certain programs received funding through block grants.
Through 2013, the CEC administered $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy pilot programs under ARRA. These pilot programs influenced the administration of current and ongoing programs, and budget proposals under other funding sources, such as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. When ARRA ended in 2013, over $30 million of funds remained with sub-recipients who administer the programs, mainly in revolving loan funds. The CEC, as part of its evaluation of these programs, determined that certain programs were under-performing and is now proposing to use the funds for a different purpose.
Governor’s Proposal. The CEC is requesting $8 million in federal fund authority in the budget year, and $2.5 million through 2026-27, to implement both voluntary and mandatory programs to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings, and to conduct a competitive grant program to facilitate more effective use of local government knowledge and authority to promote and conduct energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings. The proposal also requests federal fund transfer authority to shift $5 million (ARRA funds) to the Department of General Services for the Energy Efficiency State Property Revolving Fund loan program.
The CEC has multiple programs that address this need, and the Legislature has weighed in on many through statute. Over the past year, several ideas have arisen including the idea that this type of program should be directed toward education of public and private entities, and with the idea of lasting benefits to a broad spectrum of the state’s energy users.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
According to the Senate Appropriations Committee:
- One-time appropriation of $13 million (special fund).
- Annual appropriation of $2.5 million (special fund) until funds have been encumbered or expended.
- Unknown, but potentially significant, costs to the CEC.
None received
None received
6/1/16 18:41:46
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Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SB |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SB 1074
:
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 5-2, 5/27/16
AYES: Lara, Beall, Hill, McGuire, Mendoza
NOES: Bates, Nielsen
DIGEST: This bill appropriates, in Fiscal Year 2016-17, $13 million from the Federal Trust Fund (fund) to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CEC) to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects. This bill also annually appropriates $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended. Finally, this bill allocates $2.5 million of the appropriated monies to fund a program or efforts to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized brines at an existing geothermal facility.
Existing law:
- Requires that all revenues received by the state pursuant to specified federal laws be deposited in the Geothermal Resources Development Account and continuously appropriated as specified.
- Requires some of those revenues to be disbursed to counties in which the federal government has leased land for geothermal development and another portion of those revenues to be available for distribution by the CEC as grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities.
- Specifies purposes primarily relating to geothermal energy development and mitigation for which recipients may expend these moneys.
- Authorizes the CEC to administer funds appropriated by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
This bill:
- Appropriates, in FY 2016-17, $13 million from the fund to the CEC to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
- Annually appropriates $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
- Allocates $2.5 million of the appropriated monies to fund a program or efforts to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized brines at an existing geothermal facility.
Background
ARRA Investments: On February 17th, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), otherwise known as the Stimulus Package, to restart the economy. The package contains extensive funding for science, engineering research and infrastructure, and more limited funding for education, social sciences and the arts. States received discretionary funding through the ARRA for a variety of programs, and certain programs received funding through block grants.
Through 2013, the CEC administered $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy pilot programs under ARRA. These pilot programs influenced the administration of current and ongoing programs, and budget proposals under other funding sources, such as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. When ARRA ended in 2013, over $30 million of funds remained with sub-recipients who administer the programs, mainly in revolving loan funds. The CEC, as part of its evaluation of these programs, determined that certain programs were under-performing and is now proposing to use the funds for a different purpose.
Governor’s Proposal. The CEC is requesting $8 million in federal fund authority in the budget year, and $2.5 million through 2026-27, to implement both voluntary and mandatory programs to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings, and to conduct a competitive grant program to facilitate more effective use of local government knowledge and authority to promote and conduct energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings. The proposal also requests federal fund transfer authority to shift $5 million (ARRA funds) to the Department of General Services for the Energy Efficiency State Property Revolving Fund loan program.
The CEC has multiple programs that address this need, and the Legislature has weighed in on many through statute. Over the past year, several ideas have arisen including the idea that this type of program should be directed toward education of public and private entities, and with the idea of lasting benefits to a broad spectrum of the state’s energy users. To that end, the Legislature should consider whether or not the CEC should create a new program to allocate the funding, or rather establish a legislatively-directed program that may be more cross-cutting across all aspects of the local jurisdictions, small and medium businesses, and state agencies.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
According to the Senate Appropriations Committee:
- One-time appropriation of $13 million (special fund).
- Annual appropriation of $2.5 million (special fund) until funds have been encumbered or expended.
- Unknown, but potentially significant, costs to the CEC.
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/31/16)
None received
Prepared by: Narisha Bonakdar / APPR. / (916) 651-4101
5/31/16 22:23:54
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular Session
SB 1074 (Hueso) - Energy: Federal Trust Fund
Version: March 28, 2016 | Policy Vote: |
Urgency: No | Mandate: No |
Hearing Date: May 27, 2016 | Consultant: Narisha Bonakdar |
Bill Summary:
SB 1074, in Fiscal Year 2016-17, appropriates $13 million from the Federal Trust Fund (fund) to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CEC) to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects. The bill also annually appropriates $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
*********** ANALYSIS ADDENDUM – SUSPENSE FILE ***********
The following information is revised to reflect amendments
adopted by the committee on May 27, 2016
Fiscal Impact:
- One-time appropriation of $13 million (special fund).
- Annual appropriation of $2.5 million (special fund) until funds have been encumbered or expended.
- Unknown, but potentially significant, costs to the CEC.
Author Amendments:
- Appropriates $2.5 million to fund a program or efforts to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized brines at an existing geothermal facility.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular Session
SB 1074 (Hueso) - Energy: Federal Trust Fund
Version: March 28, 2016 | Policy Vote: |
Urgency: No | Mandate: No |
Hearing Date: May 2, 2016 | Consultant: Narisha Bonakdar |
This bill meets the criteria for referral to the Suspense File.
Bill Summary:
SB 1074, in Fiscal Year 2016-17, appropriates $13 million from the Federal Trust Fund (fund) to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (CEC) to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects. The bill also annually appropriates $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
Fiscal Impact:
- One-time appropriation of $13 million (special fund).
- Annual appropriation of $2.5 million (special fund) until funds have been encumbered or expended.
- Unknown, but potentially significant, costs to the CEC.
Background:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Investments: On February 17th, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), otherwise known as the Stimulus Package, to restart the economy. The package contains extensive funding for science, engineering research and infrastructure, and more limited funding for education, social sciences and the arts. States received discretionary funding through the ARRA for a variety of programs, and certain programs received funding through block grants.
Through 2013, the CEC administered $314 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy pilot programs under ARRA. These pilot programs influenced the administration of current and ongoing programs, and budget proposals under other funding sources, such as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). When ARRA ended in 2013, over $30 million of funds remained with sub-recipients who administer the programs, mainly in revolving loan funds. The CEC, as part of its evaluation of these programs, determined that certain programs were under-performing and is now proposing to use the funds for a different purpose.
Governor’s Proposal. The CEC is requesting $8 million in federal fund authority in the budget year, and $2.5 million through 2026-27, to implement both voluntary and mandatory programs to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings, and to conduct a competitive grant program to facilitate more effective use of local government knowledge and authority to promote and conduct energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings. The proposal also requests federal fund transfer authority to shift $5 million (ARRA funds) to the Department of General Services for the Energy Efficiency State Property Revolving Fund loan program. Staff Comments: The need to promote energy efficiency at the local level is critical to making the state more energy efficient.
The CEC has multiple programs that address this need, and the Legislature has weighed in on many through statute. Over the past year, several ideas have arisen including the idea that this type of program should be directed toward education of public and private entities, and with the idea of lasting benefits to a broad spectrum of the state’s energy users. To that end, the Legislature should consider whether or not the CEC should create a new program to allocate the funding, or rather establish a legislatively-directed program that may be more cross-cutting across all aspects of the local jurisdictions, small and medium businesses, and state agencies.
Proposed Law:
This bill:
Appropriates, in FY 2016-17, $13 million from the fund to the CEC to award contracts, grants, and loans for energy-related projects.
Annually appropriates $2.5 million for this purpose until all moneys in the fund have been encumbered or expended.
Related Legislation:
SBX 11 (Evans, Chapter 11, Statutes of 2009), among other things allowed the transfer of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds into the Orphan Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund and allows those ARRA funds to be used in lieu of state funds for orphan site cleanup.
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