SB 306: Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2023-10-07
Current Status:
Passed
(2023-10-07: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 387, Statutes of 2023.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill requires the State Energy Commission to report to the Legislature each year, until the allocated funds are spent, on the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program’s direct‑install projects, including who is running them, how many residents and buildings received low‑ or no‑cost upgrades, the types of projects, estimated greenhouse‑gas reductions, and where the money was spent. It also requires the Office of Planning and Research and the Natural Resources Agency to update the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan every three years, review related programs and budgets, identify gaps, and recommend actions to protect vulnerable people and improve state and local coordination, and to post and send the plan to the Legislature.
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Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would require the commission, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $50,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2026, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the offices and agencys internet websites and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would require the commission, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $50,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2026, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the offices and agencys internet websites and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would, among other things, expressly require the commission, for purposes of the direct install program, to award grants through the program and also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, as specified. The bill would require the commission, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $50,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2026, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the offices and agencys internet websites and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would, among other things, expressly require the commission, for purposes of the direct install program, to award grants through the program and also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, as specified. The bill would require the commission, on or before March September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $50,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, 2026, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the offices and agencys internet website of the office websites and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would, among other things, expressly require the commission, for purposes of the direct install program, to award grants through the program and also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, as specified. The bill would require the commission, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25,000,000 $50,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of the office and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The bill would require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates and post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would, among other things, expressly require the commission, for purposes of the direct install program, to award grants through the program and also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, as specified. The bill would require the commission, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of the office and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The bill would require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates and post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would, among other things, expressly require the commission commission, for purposes of the direct install program, to award grants through the program and also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, as specified. The bill would require the commission, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys described above have been expended, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of the office and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The bill would require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates and post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would revise and recast the direct install program to, would, among other things, expressly require the commission to award grants through the program, require that third-party implementers perform the projects funded through the program rather than authorizing the commission to administer the program through regional third-party implementers, limit participation in the program to certain individuals, program and also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, and expand the projects eligible to be funded through the program, as specified. By expanding the purposes for which the moneys appropriated for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program may be used, the bill would make an appropriation.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of the office and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The bill would require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates and post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would revise and recast the direct install program to, among other things, expressly require the commission to award grants through the program, require that third-party implementers perform the projects funded through the program rather than authorizing the commission to administer the program through regional third-party implementers, limit participation in the program to certain individuals, also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, and expand the projects eligible to be funded through the program, as specified. By expanding the purposes for which the moneys appropriated for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program may be used, the bill would make an appropriation.
Existing law establishes the Office of Planning and Research in state government in the Governors office. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25,000,000 for state operations or local assistance for the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program.
This bill would require the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every 3 years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan, as defined, to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided. The bill would require the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of the office and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The bill would require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates and post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. Existing law authorizes the commission to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Existing law requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $112,000,000 from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
This bill would revise and recast the direct install program to, among other things, expressly require the commission to award grants through the program, require that third-party implementers perform the projects funded through the program rather than authorizing the commission to administer the program through regional third-party implementers, limit participation in the program to certain individuals, also give preference to projects in buildings in specified regions of the state, and expand the projects eligible to be funded through the program, as specified. By expanding the purposes for which the moneys appropriated for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program may be used, the bill would make an appropriation.
(a)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
(b)(1)Upon the complete expenditure of all moneys described in subdivision (a), the commission shall notify the Secretary of State contemporaneously with the submission of the report required by subdivision (a) that includes information regarding the last expended moneys.
(2)This section shall become inoperative on the date the commission notifies the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (1) and is repealed on January 1 of the following year.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and to be integrated into the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, an in-depth review of select programs and actions, including, but not limited to, the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces, and efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses.
(2)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(3)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach and that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(4)Recommendations on additional measures to protect vulnerable populations, such as pupils and students, from the impacts of extreme heat, including, but not limited to, community cooling strategies.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices and the Natural Resources Agencys internet websites and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
(b)(1)Upon the complete expenditure of all moneys described in subdivision (a), the commission shall notify the Secretary of State contemporaneously with the submission of the report required by subdivision (a) that includes information regarding the last expended moneys.
(2)This section shall become inoperative on the date the commission notifies the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (1) and is repealed on January 1 of the following year.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and to be integrated into the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, an in-depth review of select programs and actions, including, but not limited to, the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces, and efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses.
(2)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(3)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach and that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(4)Recommendations on additional measures to protect vulnerable populations, such as pupils and students, from the impacts of extreme heat, including, but not limited to, community cooling strategies.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices and the Natural Resources Agencys internet websites and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
(b)(1)Upon the complete expenditure of all moneys described in subdivision (a), the commission shall notify the Secretary of State contemporaneously with the submission of the report required by subdivision (a) that includes information regarding the last expended moneys.
(2)This section shall become inoperative on the date the commission notifies the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (1) and is repealed on January 1 of the following year.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and to be integrated into the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)(A)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, an in-depth review of select programs and actions, including, but not limited to, the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces, and efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses.
(B)The submission of the annual report required pursuant to Item 0650-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2023 shall be considered an in-depth review of select programs and actions for purposes of this paragraph.(2)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(3)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach and that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(4)A description of the offices and the Natural Resources Agencys engagement with the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, on addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, any recommendations on ways to improve the advisory councils role advising on the implementation of the Extreme Heat Action Plan and any additional strategies to implement community cooling.(5)(4)Recommendations on additional measures to protect vulnerable populations, such as pupils and students, from the impacts of extreme heat. heat, including, but not limited to, community cooling strategies.
(6)(A)A description of how the independent, external research entitys findings in the final report submitted pursuant to Item 0650-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2023 might impact state and local governments actions on extreme heat.(B)This paragraphs requirements shall apply to only the update to the Extreme Heat Action Plan that occurs after the final report has been submitted.(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices and the Natural Resources Agencys internet websites and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer, directly or through one or more third-party implementers, the direct install program to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)Low- to moderate-income residents are eligible for grants through the direct install program.
(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in an underresourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
(e)The commission may administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers selected through a competitive solicitation process. In selecting those third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support, taking into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
(g)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(j)To the extent possible, the commission may allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but those monetary benefits, when combined, shall not exceed the total cost of the project.
(k)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
(l)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before March September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys identified in subdivision (a) have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2024, 2026, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with to be integrated into the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)(A)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
(2)A description of projects funded by Plan, including, but not limited to, an in-depth review of select programs and actions, including, but not limited to, the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, to address extreme heat, including, but not limited to, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces. surfaces, and efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses.
(B)The submission of the annual report required pursuant to Item 0650-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2023 shall be considered an in-depth review of select programs and actions for purposes of this paragraph.
(3)(2)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(4)(3)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach and that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(5)A review of the role of(4)A description of the offices and the Natural Resources Agencys engagement with the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, in on addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, any recommendations on ways to improve its the advisory councils role in implementing advising on the implementation of the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, Plan and any additional strategies to implement community cooling strategies. cooling.
(6)A review of efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses, and recommendations(5)Recommendations on additional measures to protect vulnerable populations, such as pupils and students students, from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses. heat.
(6)(A)A description of how the independent, external research entitys findings in the final report submitted pursuant to Item 0650-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2023 might impact state and local governments actions on extreme heat.
(B)This paragraphs requirements shall apply to only the update to the Extreme Heat Action Plan that occurs after the final report has been submitted.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices and the Natural Resources Agencys internet website, websites and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer administer, directly or through one or more third-party implementers, the direct install program to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)Low- to moderate-income residents are eligible for grants through the direct install program.
(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in an underresourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is owned by a member of a California Native American tribe.(4)(3)The building is located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
(e)The commission may administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers selected through a competitive solicitation process. In selecting those third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support, taking into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
(g)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(j)To the extent possible, the commission may allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but those monetary benefits, when combined, shall not exceed the total cost of the project.
(k)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
(l)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys identified in subdivision (a) have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
(2)A report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
(2)A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, to address extreme heat, including, but not limited to, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces.
(3)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(4)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(5)A review of the role of the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, in addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, recommendations on ways to improve its role in implementing the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, additional strategies to implement community cooling strategies.
(6)A review of efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices internet website, and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)All state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall do both of the following:(1)Collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.(2)Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.(d)(c)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer the direct install program to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)Low- to moderate-income residents are eligible to apply for a grant grants through the direct install program.
(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in an underresourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is owned by a member of a California Native American tribe.
(4)The building is located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
(e)The commission may administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers selected through a competitive solicitation process. In selecting those third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support, taking into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
(g)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(j)To the extent possible, the commission may allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but those monetary benefits, when combined, shall not exceed the total cost of the project.
(k)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
(l)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys identified in subdivision (a) have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
(2)A report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
(2)A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, to address extreme heat, including, but not limited to, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces.
(3)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(4)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(5)A review of the role of the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, in addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, recommendations on ways to improve its role in implementing the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, additional strategies to implement community cooling strategies.
(6)A review of efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices internet website, and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)All state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall do both of the following:
(1)Collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.
(2)Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
(d)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer the direct install program to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)Low- to moderate-income residents are eligible to apply for a grant through the direct install program.
(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in a under-resourced an underresourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is owned by a member of a California Native American tribe.
(4)The building is located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
(e)The commission may administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers selected through a competitive solicitation process. In selecting those third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support, taking into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
(g)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(j)To the extent possible, the commission may allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident. resident, but those monetary benefits, when combined, shall not exceed the total cost of the project.
(k)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
(l)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys identified in subdivision (a) have been expended, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including, but not limited to, the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the emissions of greenhouse gases, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
(2)A report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
(2)A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, to address extreme heat, including, but not limited to, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces.
(3)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(4)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(5)A review of the role of the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, in addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, recommendations on ways to improve its role in implementing the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, additional strategies to implement community cooling strategies.
(6)A review of efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices internet website, and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)All state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall do both of the following:
(1)Collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.
(2)Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
(d)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer the direct install program to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)The following individuals Low- to moderate-income residents are eligible to apply for a grant through the direct install program: program.
(1)Low- to moderate-income residents.(2)Homeowners with incomes at or below 80 percent of the statewide median income where the building that would benefit from the grant is valued below five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).(3)Individuals over 65 years of age.(4)Individuals with permanent disabilities.(5)Owners of multifamily residential buildings that receive federal or state funding assistance through low-income renter programs, including the program established in Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1437), or other affordable housing funding programs with permanent deed restrictions of no less than 25 years.(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in a under-resourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is owned by a member of a California Native American tribe.
(4)The building is located in an interior a region of the state where summer temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, or that experiences extreme heat events, including the central Valley and the Imperial Valley. residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
(e)(1)A project funded by a grant from the direct install program shall be performed by a third-party implementer.(2)An entity may apply to the commission to be classified as a third-party implementer for purposes of the direct install program.(3)The commission shall review applications submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) and, through a competitive solicitation process, select the applicants to classify as third-party implementers for purposes of the direct install program.(e)The commission may administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers selected through a competitive solicitation process. In selecting the applicants to classify as those third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally-appropriate culturally appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support. support, taking into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
(g)(1)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning air-conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(2)The measures described in paragraph (1) include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(A)Sealing holes and cracks around doors, windows, or pipes.(B)Improving home insulation.(C)Installing energy efficient double-paned windows.(D)Checking heating and air conditioning systems to ensure the systems run smoothly.(E)Installing energy efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems.(F)Repairing or replacing water heaters.(G)Installing heat pumps.(H)Installing solar energy systems for use by multifamily units. For purposes of this subparagraph, solar energy system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2870 of the Public Utilities Code.(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(j)To the extent possible, the commission may allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident.
(j)(k)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
(2)A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, to address extreme heat, including, but not limited to, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces.
(3)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(4)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(5)A review of the role of the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, in addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, recommendations on ways to improve its role in implementing the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, additional strategies to implement community cooling strategies.
(6)A review of efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices internet website, and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)All state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall do both of the following:
(1)Collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.
(2)Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
(d)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
(a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer the direct install program to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)The following individuals are eligible to apply for a grant through the direct install program:
(1)Low- to moderate-income residents.
(2)Homeowners with incomes at or below 80 percent of the statewide median income where the building that would benefit from the grant is valued below five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(3)Individuals over 65 years of age.
(4)Individuals with permanent disabilities.
(5)Owners of multifamily residential buildings that receive federal or state funding assistance through low-income renter programs, including the program established in Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1437), or other affordable housing funding programs with permanent deed restrictions of no less than 25 years.
(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in a under-resourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is owned by a member of a California Native American tribe.
(4)The building is located in an interior region of the state where summer temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, or that experiences extreme heat events, including the central Valley and the Imperial Valley.
(e)(1)A project funded by a grant from the direct install program shall be performed by a third-party implementer.
(2)An entity may apply to the commission to be classified as a third-party implementer for purposes of the direct install program.
(3)The commission shall review applications submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) and, through a competitive solicitation process, select the applicants to classify as third-party implementers for purposes of the direct install program. In selecting the applicants to classify as third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally-appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support.
(g)(1)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(2)The measures described in paragraph (1) include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(A)Sealing holes and cracks around doors, windows, or pipes.
(B)Improving home insulation.
(C)Installing energy efficient double-paned windows.
(D)Checking heating and air conditioning systems to ensure the systems run smoothly.
(E)Installing energy efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems.
(F)Repairing or replacing water heaters.
(G)Installing heat pumps.
(H)Installing solar energy systems for use by multifamily units. For purposes of this subparagraph, solar energy system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2870 of the Public Utilities Code.
(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(j)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
SEC. 2.Section 71361 is added to the Public Resources Code, immediately following Section 71360, to read:71361.(a)On or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the office and the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy developed pursuant to Section 71153, shall update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall include all of the following:
(1)Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
(2)A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as described in Item 0650-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 2022, to address extreme heat, including, but not limited to, projects that use cool and reflective surfaces.
(3)A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
(4)A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the states approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
(5)A review of the role of the advisory council, established pursuant to Section 71358, in addressing extreme heat, including, but not limited to, recommendations on ways to improve its role in implementing the Extreme Heat Action Plan, including, but not limited to, additional strategies to implement community cooling strategies.
(6)A review of efforts to address extreme heat on Californias school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
(b)The Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates shall be posted on the offices internet website, and, notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, shall be provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
(c)All state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan shall do both of the following:
(1)Collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.
(2)Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
(d)For purposes of this section, Extreme Heat Action Plan means the April 2022 plan entitled Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.
The (a)Using moneys appropriated in Items 3360-002-0001 and 3360-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2022, as amended by Chapter 249 of the Statutes of 2022, for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, the commission shall establish and administer the direct install program consistent with all of the following: to award grants consistent with this section.
(b)The following individuals are eligible to apply for a grant through the direct install program:
(1)Low- to moderate-income residents.
(2)Homeowners with incomes at or below 80 percent of the statewide median income where the building that would benefit from the grant is valued below five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(3)Individuals over 65 years of age.
(4)Individuals with permanent disabilities.
(5)Owners of multifamily residential buildings that receive federal or state funding assistance through low-income renter programs, including the program established in Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1437), or other affordable housing funding programs with permanent deed restrictions of no less than 25 years.
(a)(c)Participation in the direct install program shall be at minimal or no cost for low-to-moderate income residents, with preference given low- to moderate-income residents.
(d)In awarding grants, the commission shall give preference to applications where the building that would benefit from the grant meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)The building is located in a under-resourced community.
(2)The building is owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a California tribal organization.
(3)The building is owned by a member of a California Native American tribe.
(b)The commission may administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers selected through a competitive solicitation process.(4)The building is located in an interior region of the state where summer temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, or that experiences extreme heat events, including the central Valley and the Imperial Valley.
(e)(1)A project funded by a grant from the direct install program shall be performed by a third-party implementer.
(2)An entity may apply to the commission to be classified as a third-party implementer for purposes of the direct install program.
(3)The commission shall review applications submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) and, through a competitive solicitation process, select the applicants to classify as third-party implementers for purposes of the direct install program. In selecting the applicants to classify as third-party implementers, the commission shall prioritize applications from entities that include at least one community-based organization in order to ensure for the provision of culturally-appropriate outreach, education, and support to households participating in the direct install program, and from entities that employ workers from local communities.
(c)(f)The direct install program shall reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases, and shall encourage, where feasible, resiliency to extreme heat, indoor air quality improvements, energy affordability, and grid reliability support.
(d)(g)(1)Projects eligible to be funded by grants awarded through the direct install program include installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
(2)The measures described in paragraph (1) include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(A)Sealing holes and cracks around doors, windows, or pipes.
(B)Improving home insulation.
(C)Installing energy efficient double-paned windows.
(D)Checking heating and air conditioning systems to ensure the systems run smoothly.
(E)Installing energy efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems.
(F)Repairing or replacing water heaters.
(G)Installing heat pumps.
(H)Installing solar energy systems for use by multifamily units. For purposes of this subparagraph, solar energy system has the same meaning as defined in Section 2870 of the Public Utilities Code.
(e)(h)The direct install program may include tenant protections for participating rental properties. These protections may include requiring the consent of tenants impacted by the work, tenant education provided by community-based organizations, protections against short-term and long-term displacement, and limits on increases in rent after completion of a project funded pursuant to the direct install program.
(f)(i)Projects funded pursuant to the direct install program shall be performed by workers paid prevailing wage where possible and when applicable.
(g)(j)The commission may establish additional project and eligibility guidelines for purposes of the direct install program.
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| Oct 7, 2023 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 387, Statutes of 2023. |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m. |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2745.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep 12, 2023 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 3316.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Assembly Rule 69 suspended. (Ayes 62. Noes 15. Page 3010.) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Ordered to third reading. |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Read third time and amended. |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (September 1). |
| Aug 16, 2023 | August 16 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Referred to Com. on NAT. RES. |
| May 31, 2023 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
| May 30, 2023 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 1363.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 26, 2023 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 22, 2023 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| May 18, 2023 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| May 18, 2023 | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 1164.) (May 18). |
| May 12, 2023 | Set for hearing May 18. |
| May 8, 2023 | May 8 hearing: Placed on APPR suspense file. |
| May 2, 2023 | Set for hearing May 8. |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr 26, 2023 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0. Page 899.) (April 25). |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Set for hearing April 25. |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 17, 2023 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 637.) (April 10). |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Set for hearing April 10. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U. & C. |
| Mar 16, 2023 | March 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Set for hearing March 21. |
| Mar 7, 2023 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U. & C. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Referred to Com. on E., U. & C. |
| Feb 3, 2023 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 5. |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
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| Sep 13, 2023 | Unfinished Business SB306 Caballero By Limón Concurrence | Senate Floor |
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| Sep 12, 2023 | SB 306 Caballero Senate Third Reading By Pellerin | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Sep 1, 2023 | Do pass as amended. | Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Jul 10, 2023 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources |
Passed |
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| May 30, 2023 | Special Consent SB306 Caballero | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 18, 2023 | Do pass as amended | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| May 8, 2023 | Placed on suspense file | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Apr 25, 2023 | Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water |
Passed |
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| Apr 10, 2023 | Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Rules] | Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 350 Bay Area Action | ** Support | |
| 350 Sacramento | ** Support | |
| 350 Ventura County Climate Hub | ** Support | |
| Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center | ** Support | |
| California Community Choice Association | ** Support | |
| California Interfaith Power & Light | ** Support | |
| Clean Power Alliance | ** Support | |
| cleanearth4kids.org | ** Support | |
| Climate Action California | ** Support | |
| Climate Resolve | ** Support | |
| Conejo Climate Coalition | ** Support | |
| International Interior Design Association – Northern Chapter | ** Support | |
| International Interior Design Association – Southern Chapter | ** Support | |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Lab | * Support | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Marin Clean Energy | ** Support | |
| MCE Community Choice Energy | * Support | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Monterey Bay Economic Partnership | ** Support | |
| peninsula interfaith climate action | ** Support | |
| Pioneer Community Energy | ** Support | |
| Regional Asthma Management and Prevention | ** Support | |
| SacACT | ** Support | |
| SanDiego350 | ** Support | |
| Santa Cruz Climate Action Network | ** Support | |
| SoCal 350 Climate Action | ** Support | |
| US Green Building Council Los Angeles | ** Support |
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SB 306 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SB 306
Author: Caballero (D)
Amended: 9/7/23
Vote: 21
SENATE ENERGY, U. & C. COMMITTEE: 14-0, 4/10/23
AYES: Bradford, Dahle, Ashby, Becker, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Gonzalez, McGuire, Min, Newman, Rubio, Seyarto, Skinner
NO VOTE RECORDED: Caballero, Grove, Stern, Wilk
SENATE NATURAL RES. & WATER COMMITTEE: 10-0, 4/25/23
AYES: Min, Seyarto, Allen, Dahle, Eggman, Grove, Hurtado, Laird, Limón, Padilla
NO VOTE RECORDED: Stern
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 7-0, 5/18/23
AYES: Portantino, Jones, Ashby, Bradford, Seyarto, Wahab, Wiener
SENATE FLOOR: 40-0, 5/30/23
AYES: Allen, Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Ashby, Atkins, Becker, Blakespear, Bradford, Caballero, Cortese, Dahle, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Glazer, Gonzalez, Grove, Hurtado, Jones, Laird, Limón, McGuire, Menjivar, Min, Newman, Nguyen, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Portantino, Roth, Rubio, Seyarto, Skinner, Smallwood-Cuevas, Stern, Umberg, Wahab, Wiener, Wilk
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 9/12/23 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This bill requires annually reporting to the Legislature by the California Energy Commission (CEC) regarding the direct install program as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program and codifies the Extreme Heat Action Plan with required reporting.
Assembly Amendments
(1) delete most provisions of the bill related to the direct install program; (2) extend the date by six months by when the CEC must submit a report to the Legislature on the program; (3) extend the date by two years for the report to the Legislature on the Extreme Heat Action Plan; (4) delete a previous proposal in the bill to review the role of the advisory council in Public Resources Code Section 71358; (5) and make additional clarifying changes.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (also known as the California Energy Commission) to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. (Public Resources Code §25665 et seq.)
- Authorizes the CEC to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers. Requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. (Public Resources Code §25665.3)
- Appropriated $1.12 billion from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. (Budget Act of 2022)
- Establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program to be administered by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in the Governor’s office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. (Public Resources Code §71354)
- Requires, by July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the Natural Resources Agency to update the state’s climate adaptation strategy. (Public Resources Code §71153)
This bill:
Relevant to the direct install program
- Requires the CEC, on or before September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys appropriated for the direct install program have been expended to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature about the progress of the program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress.
Relevant to the Extreme Heat Action Plan
- Requires the OPR and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat.
- Requires the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of OPR and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
Background
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the building sector. According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), residential and commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 25 percent of California’s GHG emissions when accounting for electricity demand, fossil fuels consumed onsite, and refrigerants. Of the 25 percent, roughly 10 percent of emissions are attributable to fossil fuel combustion, including natural gas, with residential buildings accounting for slightly more of those emissions than commercial buildings. However, CARB has noted that these emissions numbers can vary from year-to-year.
Reducing GHG emissions from the building sector. There are several strategies that can be employed to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, these include: improved energy efficiency of buildings and appliances, reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel sources, ensuring cleaner sources of energy to operate buildings and associated appliances, addressing methane leaks, and others. CARB has noted that refrigerants used for space-cooling and refrigeration systems also contribute directly to building-related GHG emissions and these are a growing source of GHGs from buildings which must also be reduced. The Climate Change Scoping Plan identifies actions to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, including progressively improving building codes and standards, pursuing voluntary efforts to exceed code requirements, and completing existing building retrofits.
Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program was established in budget trailer bill, AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022) with the goals to reduce GHGs related to the building sector. The program has two components: a direct install program and a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies. The direct install program provides minimal or no-cost retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given for buildings located in under-resourced communities, or owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a member of a California Native American tribe. The statute defines low- and moderate-income residents as those persons and families whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facility the installation of new technologies.
Funds from the State Budget. The State Budget Act of 2022 appropriated over $1 billion from the General Fund for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, specifically allocating $112 million for the program for its first year, and roughly $900 million is budgeted over the next four fiscal years.
Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience published April 2022 by the Office of Governor Newsom. The Extreme Heat Action Plan outlines a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to address extreme heat, and serves as an update to the Preparing California for Extreme Heat Guidance and Recommendations report released in 2013. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks – (1) Build Public Awareness and Notification; (2) Strengthen Community Services and Response; (3) Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment; and (4) Utilize Nature-Based Solutions. The 2022 Action Plan outlines California’s all-of-government approach to mitigating the health, economic, cultural, ecological, and social impacts of increasing average temperatures and heat waves. It constitutes California’s response to what has become known as “extreme heat” and accompanying “extreme heat events.”
Comments
Requiring more accountability and transparency. This bill attempts to provide more accountability and transparency to program and efforts to help address extreme heat. Specifically, this bill requires the CEC to annually report to the Legislature regarding the projects funded as part of the direct install program, including the location and distribution of funded projects. This bill also requires specified reporting of OPR and the Natural Resources Agency concerning actions to address extreme heat and integrate the report into the state’s climate adaptation plan. Moreover, this bill requires this reporting to be publicly available on OPR and agency’s websites. In so doing, the public and stakeholder, including the Legislature, will understand what actions agencies are taking and how related grant programs are helping to mitigate extreme heat in the state.
Related/Prior Legislation
AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022), among its many provisions, established the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, including a direct install program to fund the installation of measures to reduce GHGs from buildings.
AB 179 (Ting, Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022), Budget Act of 2022, appropriated $1.12 billion for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
SB 1477 (Stern, Chapter 378, Statutes of 2018) required the California Public Utilities Commission, in consultation with the CEC, to develop and administer a program to require gas corporations to provide incentives for near-zero and zero-emissions building technologies to significantly reduce the emissions of GHGs from those buildings below the minimum projected emissions that would otherwise be expected to result from the implementation of the state's building standards.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee:
- The California Natural Resources Agency estimates ongoing annual costs of approximately $250,000 to update the Action Plan every three years, including tasks related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications (General Fund or special fund).
- OPR estimates costs of approximately $187,000 in the first year and approximately $197,000 in year two and ongoing to hire one adaptation and resiliency planner and for external contracting costs beginning in year two (General Fund or special fund).
3) Minor and absorbable costs to CEC. The Budget Act of 2022 allocated up to 15% of the Equitable Building Decarbonization program funds to CEC for administration of the program. CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop program guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. CEC notes that administrative funds would also be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
SUPPORT: (Verified 9/11/23)
350 Bay Area Action
350 Sacramento
350 Ventura County Climate Hub
Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center
California Community Choice Association
California Interfaith Power & Light
Clean Power Alliance
CleanEarth4Kids.org
Climate Action California
Climate Resolve
Conejo Climate Coalition
International Interior Design Association – Northern Chapter
International Interior Design Association – Southern Chapter
Marin Clean Energy
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action
Pioneer Community Energy
Regional Asthma Management and Prevention
SacACT
SanDiego350
SoCal 350 Climate Action
US Green Building Council – Los Angeles
OPPOSITION: (Verified 9/11/23)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author:
According to research compiled at Public Policy Institute of California, “extreme heat events will become more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration.” Exposure to extreme heat can cause existing health problems to become worse, including respiratory and heart conditions, or can bring on serious illnesses, such as heat stroke. Last year, $1.1 billion was allocated to establish a Decarbonization Program at the CEC, a portion of which will be dedicated to the Direct Install Program to provide minimal to no cost energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income residents. SB 306 codifies the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented.
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 9/12/23
AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Cervantes, Chen, Connolly, Megan Dahle, Davies, Dixon, Flora, Mike Fong, Vince Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Holden, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Kalra, Lackey, Lee, Low, Lowenthal, Maienschein, Mathis, McCarty, Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Weber, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Zbur, Robert Rivas
NO VOTE RECORDED: Essayli, Jones-Sawyer, McKinnor
Prepared by: Nidia Bautista / E., U. & C. / (916) 651-4107
9/12/23 19:37:19
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SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SB 306
Author:(Caballero)
As Amended Ver:September 7, 2023
Majority vote
SUMMARY
This bill requires California Energy Commission (CEC) to report to the Legislation on implementation of the direct install program approved in the Budget Act of 2022 as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program (Program) and codifies, and requires updates to, the Extreme Heat Action Plan (Action Plan).
Major Provisions
- Requires CEC, by September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the funds appropriated have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes specified information about the progress of the direct install program.
- Codifies the Action Plan and requires the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Natural Resources Agency (NRA), on or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies and to be integrated into the climate adaptation strategy, to update the Action Plan. Requires updates to the Action Plan to include specified information.
- Requires the Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on OPR's and NRA's websites and provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
COMMENTS
Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Program was established as part of the Budget Act of 2022 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in homes and advance energy equity. According to CEC, the EBD program includes a statewide program to incentivize the increased adoption of low-carbon technologies, and the direct install program provides decarbonization retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given to buildings located in under-resourced communities or owned or managed by tribes. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
The Budget Act of 2022 approved a total of $922 million General Fund over five years for the Program as follows:
- Statewide direct install program, including a 5% set-aside for manufactured housing: $643.7 million.
- Tribal direct install program: $30 million.
- Support for existing programs: $30 million.
- Statewide incentive program: $80 million.
- Program administration (including third-party administrators, CEC administration, and technical assistance): $138.3 million.
As part of the Budget Act of 2023, in response to a multibillion budget shortfall, the Legislature and administration reduced and delayed previously approved funding. While the EBD program maintained its entire allocation, the budget replaced a portion of the General Fund allocation for the program with funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
CEC is developing guidelines for the Program. Specifically, CEC has hosted a number of in-person public workshops and listening sessions to solicit public comment on the draft program guidelines. The public comment period ended on June 30, 2023. CEC aims to adopt the final guidelines at its September business meeting, although this is subject to change. After the guidelines are adopted, CEC will open a competitive solicitation for regional administrators. Once the regional administrators are selected, CEC staff and the contractors will jointly implement the program.
Action Plan. The Governor's Office released the Action Plan in April 2022, "outlining a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to adapt and strengthen resilience to extreme heat." The Action Plan divides recommended actions into four tracks: building public awareness and notification; strengthening community services and response; increasing resilience in the built environment; and, utilizing nature-based solutions. This bill codifies the Action Plan and requires that it be updated by July 1, 2024, and at least every three years thereafter.
This bill requires NRA and OPR, as part of the Action Plan updates, to include a description of projects funded by OPR's Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program. The Budget Act of 2023 cut $40 million of the $175 million allocation for this program (preserving $135 million over fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24). The Budget Act of 2023 also includes a requirement for OPR to submit an annual report to the Legislature with detailed information summarizing outcomes from this program. The budget bill further directs OPR to use $1.5 million of the funding provided for the program to contract with an independent, external research entity to conduct an evaluation to determine which strategies are most effective in mitigating the public health impacts of extreme heat. Statute requires the research entity to submit an interim report with initial findings to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by June 1, 2026, and a final report by June 1, 2028.
According to the Author
Our climate is changing, and with devastating consequences. According to research compiled at Public Policy Institute of California, "extreme heat events will become more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration". Exposure to extreme heat can cause existing health problems to become worse, including respiratory and heart conditions, or can bring on serious illnesses, such as heat stroke. In April 2022, the state released a report titled Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience. This report outlined a multi-agency approach to mitigate the health, economic, cultural, ecological, and social impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves. SB 306 seeks to codify the state's Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented. The bill also establishes reporting requirements on the newly funded Direct Install Program at the California Energy Commission, to measure the progress of energy efficient upgrades in communities vulnerable to climate change, and the emission reductions as a result. This bill will ensure state strategies for long term heat mitigation goals are continually updated and made accessible, and will have a direct impact on the lives of Californian's living in areas affected by dramatically rising temperatures.
Arguments in Support
A coalition of supporters state, "we are pleased to support the goals of SB 306, including incentivizing the shift to residential electrification."
Arguments in Opposition
None on file
FISCAL COMMENTS
According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee (prior version):
- NRA estimates ongoing annual costs of approximately $250,000 to update the Action Plan every three years, including tasks related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications (General Fund or special fund).
2) OPR estimates costs of approximately $187,000 in the first year and approximately $197,000 in year two and ongoing to hire one adaptation and resiliency planner and for external contracting costs beginning in year two (General Fund or special fund).
3) Minor and absorbable costs to CEC. The Budget Act of 2022 allocated up to 15% of EBD program funds to CEC for administration of the program. CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop program guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. CEC notes that administrative funds would also be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
VOTES
SENATE FLOOR: 40-0-0
YES: Allen, Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Ashby, Atkins, Becker, Blakespear, Bradford, Caballero, Cortese, Dahle, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Glazer, Gonzalez, Grove, Hurtado, Jones, Laird, Limón, McGuire, Menjivar, Min, Newman, Nguyen, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Portantino, Roth, Rubio, Seyarto, Skinner, Smallwood-Cuevas, Stern, Umberg, Wahab, Wiener, Wilk
ASM NATURAL RESOURCES: 11-0-0
YES: Luz Rivas, Flora, Addis, Friedman, Hoover, Mathis, Muratsuchi, Pellerin, Ward, Wood, Zbur
ASM APPROPRIATIONS: 11-0-5
YES: Holden, Bryan, Calderon, Wendy Carrillo, Mike Fong, Hart, Lowenthal, Papan, Pellerin, Weber, Wilson
ABS, ABST OR NV: Megan Dahle, Dixon, Mathis, Sanchez, Soria
UPDATED
VERSION: September 7, 2023
CONSULTANT: Elizabeth MacMillan / NAT. RES. / (916) 319-2092 FN: 0001993
SENATE THIRD READING
STR Bill Id:SB 306
Author:(Caballero)
As Amended Ver:September 1, 2023
Majority vote
SUMMARY
This bill revises the direct install program approved in the Budget Act of 2022 as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program (Program) and codifies, and requires updates to, the Extreme Heat Action Plan (Action Plan).
Major Provisions
- Codifies the direct install program as a grant program to be administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC) directly or through one or more third-party implementers and makes technical, clarifying, and programmatic revisions.
- Authorizes CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but provides that those monetary benefits, when combined, are not to exceed the cost of the project.
- Requires CEC, by September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the funds appropriated have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes specified information about the progress of the direct install program.
- Codifies the Action Plan and requires the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Natural Resources Agency (NRA), on or before July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies and to be integrated into the climate adaptation strategy, to update the Action Plan. Requires updates to the Action Plan to include specified information.
- Requires the Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on OPR's and NRA's websites and provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
COMMENTS
Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Program was established as part of the Budget Act of 2022 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in homes and advance energy equity. According to CEC, the EBD program includes a statewide program to incentivize the increased adoption of low-carbon technologies, and the direct install program provides decarbonization retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given to buildings located in under-resourced communities or owned or managed by tribes. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
The Budget Act of 2022 approved a total of $922 million General Fund over five years for the Program as follows:
- Statewide direct install program, including a 5% set-aside for manufactured housing: $643.7 million.
- Tribal direct install program: $30 million.
- Support for existing programs: $30 million.
- Statewide incentive program: $80 million.
- Program administration (including third-party administrators, CEC administration, and technical assistance): $138.3 million.
As part of the Budget Act of 2023, in response to a multibillion budget shortfall, the Legislature and administration reduced and delayed previously approved funding. While the EBD program maintained its entire allocation, the budget replaced a portion of the General Fund allocation for the program with funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
CEC is developing guidelines for the Program. Specifically, CEC has hosted a number of in-person public workshops and listening sessions to solicit public comment on the draft program guidelines. The public comment period ended on June 30, 2023. CEC aims to adopt the final guidelines at its September business meeting, although this is subject to change. After the guidelines are adopted, CEC will open a competitive solicitation for regional administrators. Once the regional administrators are selected, CEC staff and the contractors will jointly implement the program. It is not clear if, and to what extent, the changes proposed in this bill will affect the timeline and administration of the program.
Action Plan. The Governor's Office released the Action Plan in April 2022, "outlining a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to adapt and strengthen resilience to extreme heat." The Action Plan divides recommended actions into four tracks: building public awareness and notification; strengthening community services and response; increasing resilience in the built environment; and, utilizing nature-based solutions. This bill codifies the Action Plan and requires that it be updated by July 1, 2024, and at least every three years thereafter.
This bill requires NRA and OPR, as part of the Action Plan updates, to include a description of projects funded by OPR's Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program. The Budget Act of 2023 cut $40 million of the $175 million allocation for this program (preserving $135 million over fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24). The Budget Act of 2023 also includes a requirement for OPR to submit an annual report to the Legislature with detailed information summarizing outcomes from this program. The budget bill further directs OPR to use $1.5 million of the funding provided for the program to contract with an independent, external research entity to conduct an evaluation to determine which strategies are most effective in mitigating the public health impacts of extreme heat. Statute requires the research entity to submit an interim report with initial findings to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by June 1, 2026, and a final report by June 1, 2028.
According to the Author
Last year, $1.1 billion was allocated to establish a Decarbonization Program at the California Energy Commission, a portion of which will be dedicated to the Direct Install Program to provide minimal to no cost energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income residents. SB 306 seeks to update the program to include more structured qualifications to ensure funding is prioritized for those who need it the most- those in extreme heat areas, who are lower income, and otherwise would not be able to make home modifications that will help reduce their energy costs and the drag it creates on grid sustainability. This bill also codifies the state's Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented
Arguments in Support
A coalition of supporters state, "the direct install program proposed in SB 306 will be immensely helpful in enabling California households, especially low-income households, to make the switch to electric, and replace aging and polluting residential appliances."
Arguments in Opposition
None on file
FISCAL COMMENTS
According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee:
- NRA estimates ongoing annual costs of approximately $250,000 to update the Action Plan every three years, including tasks related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications (General Fund or special fund).
2) OPR estimates costs of approximately $187,000 in the first year and approximately $197,000 in year two and ongoing to hire one adaptation and resiliency planner and for external contracting costs beginning in year two (General Fund or special fund).
3) Minor and absorbable costs to CEC. The Budget Act of 2022 allocated up to 15% of EBD program funds to CEC for administration of the program. CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop program guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. CEC notes that administrative funds would also be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
VOTES
SENATE FLOOR: 40-0-0
YES: Allen, Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Ashby, Atkins, Becker, Blakespear, Bradford, Caballero, Cortese, Dahle, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Glazer, Gonzalez, Grove, Hurtado, Jones, Laird, Limón, McGuire, Menjivar, Min, Newman, Nguyen, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Portantino, Roth, Rubio, Seyarto, Skinner, Smallwood-Cuevas, Stern, Umberg, Wahab, Wiener, Wilk
ASM NATURAL RESOURCES: 11-0-0
YES: Luz Rivas, Flora, Addis, Friedman, Hoover, Mathis, Muratsuchi, Pellerin, Ward, Wood, Zbur
ASM APPROPRIATIONS: 11-0-5
YES: Holden, Bryan, Calderon, Wendy Carrillo, Mike Fong, Hart, Lowenthal, Papan, Pellerin, Weber, Wilson
ABS, ABST OR NV: Megan Dahle, Dixon, Mathis, Sanchez, Soria
UPDATED
VERSION: September 1, 2023
CONSULTANT: Elizabeth MacMillan / NAT. RES. / (916) 319-2092 FN: 0001725
Date of Hearing: August 16, 2023
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Chris Holden, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SB 306
Author:(Caballero) – As Amended Ver:May 18, 2023
Policy Committee: | Natural Resources | Vote: | 11 - 0 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill revises the direct install program approved in the Budget Act of 2022 as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program (EBD program) and codifies, and requires updates to, the Extreme Heat Action Plan (Action Plan).
Specifically, this bill, among other things:
- Codifies the direct install program as a grant program to be administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC) directly or through one or more third-party implementers and makes technical, clarifying, and programmatic revisions.
- Authorizes CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but provides that those monetary benefits, when combined, are not to exceed the cost of the project.
- Requires CEC, by March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the funds appropriated have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes specified information about the progress of the direct install program.
- Codifies the Action Plan and requires the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), on or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy, to update the Action Plan. Requires updates to the Action Plan to include specified information.
- Requires the Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on OPR’s website and provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
FISCAL EFFECT:
1) CNRA estimates ongoing annual costs of approximately $250,000 to update the Action Plan every three years, including tasks related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications (General Fund or special fund).
2) OPR estimates costs of approximately $187,000 in the first year and approximately $197,000 in year two and ongoing to hire one adaptation and resiliency planner and for external contracting costs beginning in year two (General Fund or special fund).
3) Minor and absorbable costs to CEC. The Budget Act of 2022 allocated up to 15% of EBD program funds to CEC for administration of the program. CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop program guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. CEC notes that administrative funds would also be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
COMMENTS:
1) Purpose. According to the author:
Last year, $1.1 billion was allocated to establish a Decarbonization Program at the California Energy Commission, a portion of which will be dedicated to the Direct Install Program to provide minimal to no cost energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income residents. SB 306 seeks to update the program to include more structured qualifications to ensure funding is prioritized for those who need it the most- those in extreme heat areas, who are lower income, and otherwise would not be able to make home modifications that will help reduce their energy costs and the drag it creates on grid sustainability. This bill also codifies the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented.
2) Background.
EBD Program. The EBD program was established as part of the Budget Act of 2022 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in homes and advance energy equity. According to CEC, the EBD program includes a statewide program to incentivize the increased adoption of low-carbon technologies, and the direct install program provides decarbonization retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given to buildings located in under-resourced communities or owned or managed by tribes. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies.
The Budget Act of 2022 approved a total of $922 million General Fund over five years for the EBD program as follows:
- Statewide direct install program, including a 5% set-aside for manufactured housing: $643.7 million.
- Tribal direct install program: $30 million.
- Support for existing programs: $30 million.
- Statewide incentive program: $80 million.
- Program administration (including third-party administrators, CEC administration, and technical assistance): $138.3 million.
As part of the Budget Act of 2023, in response to a multibillion budget shortfall, the Legislature and administration reduced and delayed previously approved funding. While the EBD program maintained its entire allocation, the budget replaced a portion of the General Fund allocation for the program with funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
CEC is developing guidelines for the EBD direct install program. Specifically, CEC has hosted a number of in-person public workshops and listening sessions to solicit public comment on the draft program guidelines. The public comment period ended on June 30, 2023. CEC aims to adopt the final guidelines at its September business meeting, although this is subject to change. After the guidelines are adopted, CEC will open a competitive solicitation for regional administrators. Once the regional administrators are selected, CEC staff and the contractors will jointly implement the program. It is not clear if, and to what extent, the changes proposed in this bill will affect the timeline and administration of the program.
Action Plan. The Governor’s Office released the Action Plan in April 2022 “outlining a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to adapt and strengthen resilience to extreme heat.” The Action Plan divides recommended actions into four tracks: building public awareness and notification, strengthening community services and response, increasing resilience in the built environment, and utilizing nature-based solutions. This bill codifies the Action Plan and requires that it be updated by July 1, 2024, and at least every three years thereafter.
This bill requires CNRA and OPR, as part of the Action Plan updates, to include a description of projects funded by OPR’s Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program. The Budget Act of 2023 cut $40 million of the $175 million allocation for this program (preserving $135 million over fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24). The Budget Act of 2023 also includes a requirement for OPR to submit an annual report to the Legislature with detailed information summarizing outcomes from this program. The budget bill further directs OPR to use $1.5 million of the funding provided for the program to contract with an independent, external research entity to conduct an evaluation to determine which strategies are most effective in mitigating the public health impacts of extreme heat. Statute requires the research entity to submit an interim report with initial findings to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by June 1, 2026, and a final report by June 1, 2028. Given these recent budget actions, the author may wish to work with the administration to minimize conflicting and duplicative reporting requirements.
Analysis Prepared by: Nikita Koraddi / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: July 10, 2023
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
Luz Rivas, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SB 306
Author:(Caballero) – As Amended Ver:May 18, 2023
SENATE VOTE: 40-0
SUBJECT: Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan
SUMMARY: Revises the direct install program that was enacted in the 2022-23 Budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program; codifies and requires updates to the Extreme Heat Action Plan (Action Plan).
EXISTING LAW:
- Requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes developing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. (Public Resources Code (PRC) 25665 et seq.)
- Authorizes CEC to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. (PRC 25665.3)
- Appropriates $1.12 billion to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, pursuant to the Budget Act of 2022. (AB 179 (Ting), Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022)
- Appropriates $125 million to establish the extreme heat and community resilience grant program within the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), pursuant to the Budget Act of 2022. (AB 179 (Ting), Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022)
- Establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. (PRC 71354)
- Requires, by July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the Natural Resources Agency (NRA) to update the state’s climate adaptation strategy. (PRC 71153)
- Establishes an advisory council to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to provide scientific and technical support, support OPR’s goals, and facilitate coordination among state, regional, and local agency efforts to adapt to climate change. (PRC 71358)
THIS BILL:
- Codifies the direct install program as a grant program to be administered by the CEC directly or through one or more third-party implementers and makes technical and clarifying revisions to the program.
- Authorizes CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but not to exceed the cost of the project.
- Requires CEC, by March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the funds appropriated have been expended, to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, including the selected administrators and implementers and implementation progress, including the number of residents and buildings provided low- and zero-cost projects, the number of each project type implemented, the estimated reductions of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the locational distribution of the expenditures by county and region.
- Requires OPR and NRA, on or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy to update the Action Plan Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat. Requires updates to the Action Plan to include:
- Review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Action Plan;
- A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program;
- A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to extreme heat;
- A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the state’s approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination;
- A review of the role of the advisory council in addressing extreme heat, including recommendations on ways to improve its role in implementing the Action Plan, including additional strategies to implement community cooling; and,
- A review of efforts to address extreme heat on California’s school campuses and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while at school.
- Requires the Action Plan and any updates to be posted on OPR’s website and provided to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee:
- NRA estimates ongoing costs of $250,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) for Action Plan updates over time, including activities related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications.
- OPR estimates ongoing costs of about $200,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) and one position to coordinate with other agencies and provide technical assistance.
- Unknown, but likely significant ongoing cost pressure, (General Fund, special fund, and bond funds) to implement provisions of the Action plan updates that would be required by this bill.
- CEC was allocated up to 15% of administrative funds to support its implementation of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. This bill would utilize the same funds. The CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop programs guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. The CEC notes that administrative funds would be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
COMMENTS:
- Building emissions. According to the Air Resources Board (ARB), residential and commercial buildings are responsible for approximately 25% of California’s GHG emissions when accounting for electricity demand, fossil fuels consumed onsite, and refrigerants. Of the 25%, around 10% of emissions are attributable to fossil fuel combustion, including natural gas, with residential buildings accounting for slightly more of those emissions than commercial buildings.
There are several strategies that can be employed to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, such as: improved energy efficiency of buildings and appliances, reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel sources, ensuring cleaner sources of energy to operate buildings and associated appliances, and addressing methane leaks. Refrigerants used for space-cooling and refrigeration systems also contribute directly to building-related GHG emissions and are a growing source of GHGs from buildings. ARB’s Scoping Plan for achieving carbon neutrality identifies actions to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, including progressively improving building codes and standards, pursuing voluntary efforts to exceed code requirements, and completing existing building retrofits.
- Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program was established by AB 209 (Committee on Budget), Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022, to reduce GHG emissions associated with the building sector. The program encompasses the direct install program and a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies. The direct install program provides minimal or no-cost retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given for buildings located in under-resourced communities, or owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a member of a California Native American tribe. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. The statute defines low- and moderate-income residents as those persons and families whose income does not exceed 120% of area median income, adjusted for family size, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The statute also authorizes the direct install program to include tenant protections for participating rental properties.
- Heat. Average global temperatures have increased with climate change, with the fastest relative increase beginning in the 1980s. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration, the ten hottest years on record are, in order, 2016, 2020, 2019, 2015, 2017, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2014, and 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define extreme heat conditions as weather that is much hotter – and sometimes more humid – than the average for a particular time and place. California informally defines extreme heat days as those above the 98th percentile of maximum temperatures based on 1961-1990 data for a given location’s warmest months. For example, in San Francisco the extreme heat day threshold is 85°F, whereas in Los Angeles, it is 91°F.
Average temperatures in California have been increasing over the past century and heatwaves are becoming more common. Data collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration between 1950 and 2000 show that the biggest increases are being observed in southern California, where average temperatures rose by more than 2°F. Ventura County is warming faster than any other county in the continental United States. Further, an Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment report shows that nighttime increases in extreme heat trends are at least two times greater than daytime trends, especially along the central coast as humidity, in part due to ocean warming, increases.
In California, the statewide average temperature is predicted to increase 1.9°F by 2025, and 4.6°F by 2050. Historically, California experienced an average of four extreme heat days per year; by 2050, extreme heat days are projected to increase to 40-53 annually. Further, heat-health events (HHEs), which better predict risk to populations vulnerable to heat, will worsen drastically throughout the state; by midcentury, the Central Valley is projected to experience average HHEs that are two weeks longer, and HHEs could occur four to ten times more frequently in the Northern Sierra region.
Dense urban areas, especially in areas with limited tree vegetation, are hotter than coastal and rural areas due to the urban heat island effect. Structures such as roads, pavement, and buildings absorb and re-emit more of the sun’s heat than natural landscapes such as forests, parks, or bodies of water. Plants help to reduce temperatures through evaporative cooling and by providing shade. Average daytime temperatures in urban areas are 1-6°F warmer than surrounding areas, but at night that can increase by as much as 22°F as the stored heat is gradually released from buildings and paved surfaces.
The harmful effects of extreme heat on human health are well known. Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic illnesses and lead to strokes, heat exhaustion, and death; heat causes the most weather-related deaths in the United States. Following a record-breaking 2006 heat wave in the state, more than 16,000 emergency room visits, 1,100 hospitalizations, and 140 deaths were reported. Future increased temperatures are expected to translate to up to 4,300 excess deaths in 2025 and up to 11,300 in 2050, with associated economic costs of up to $84.8 billion per year by 2050. Even small increases in average temperature can have dramatic impacts on fertility, learning outcomes, job performance, accident rates, quality of sleep, and overall health. Higher nighttime temperatures are particularly concerning because they inhibit people’s ability to recover from daytime exposure to heat.
The urban heat island effect increases the health risks associated with extreme heat for populations living in those areas. At the community level, disadvantaged communities in California are not only hotter because they have less access to green spaces, but are at greater risk of negative outcomes from extreme heat because they have less access to air conditioning.
Many other impacts arise from extreme heat events. Increased demand for air conditioning can strain the power supply resulting in blackouts and power outages. Water demand also increases. Agricultural impacts include crop losses, reduced milk and egg production, and livestock illnesses and deaths. Fire risks increase. Damage to roadways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure may also occur.
- The Action Plan. The Action Plan, Protection Californian’s From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience, was released in April of last year by the Governor’s Office and served to update to Preparing California for Extreme Heat Guidance and Recommendations from 2013. The Action Plan includes an update on actions recommended in 2013 and new actions to further strengthen the state’s resilience to extreme heat. Recommended actions are divided into four tracks: build public awareness and notification; strengthen community services and response, increase resilience in our build environment; and, utilize nature-based solutions. Areas of focus in the near term include:
- Implement a new statewide public health monitoring system to identify heat illness events early, monitor trends, and track illnesses to intervene and prevent further harm;
- Accelerate readiness and protection of communities most impacted by extreme heat, including through cooling schools and homes, supporting community resilience centers, and expanding nature-based solutions;
- Protect vulnerable populations through codes, standards, and regulations;
- Expand economic opportunity and build a climate smart workforce that can operate under and address extreme heat;
- Increase public awareness to reduce risks posed by extreme heat; and,
- Protect natural and working lands, ecosystems, and biodiversity from the impacts of extreme heat.
- State programs. ICARP administers the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program, which coordinates the state’s comprehensive response to this climate impact and builds capacity for heat action planning and project implementation in the most heat-burdened communities by providing funding and technical support. The program also leads implementation of the Action Plan. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25 million for this program (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2022). The Governor’s January 2023 budget proposes an additional $50 million for this program.
ICARP is also coordinating with the California Environmental Protection Agency and others to develop a statewide extreme heat ranking system pursuant to AB 2238 (L. Rivas) Chapter 264, Statutes of 2022.
- This bill. This bill authorizes the use of third-party implementers to help administer the direct install program and award grants to eligible residents. The CEC is proposing three potential regional administrators (in northern, central, and southern California) to provide grants to direct install program throughout the state. This bill gives priority to buildings located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality, in addition to the existing preferences for those located in under-resourced communities or owned by a Native American tribe or member of a tribe. The author intends to support residents that experience extreme heat and other climate disruptions by improving access to the direct install program and including consideration of health, safety, and comfort of residents.
This bill also codifies the Action Plan and requires that it be updated by July 1, 2024, and at least every three years thereafter. This change will ensure that the state is regularly evaluating its response to extreme heat, which is important given the nine year gap between the 2013 plan and the 2022 plan. - Author’s statement:
Our climate is changing, and with devastating consequences. While California has made many investments in programs that combat climate change and rising temperatures, the average Californian living in areas affected by extreme heat is unlikely to experience relief for many years to come. According to research compiled at Public Policy Institute of California, “extreme heat events will become more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration”. Exposure to extreme heat can cause existing health problems to become worse, including respiratory and heart conditions, or can bring on serious illnesses, such as heat stroke. Last year, $1.1 billion was allocated to establish a Decarbonization Program at the California Energy Commission, a portion of which will be dedicated to the Direct Install Program to provide minimal to no cost energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income residents. SB 306 seeks to update the program to include more structured qualifications to ensure funding is prioritized for those who need it the most- those in extreme heat areas, who are lower income, and otherwise would not be able to make home modifications that will help reduce their energy costs and the drag it creates on grid sustainability. This bill also codifies the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented.
Related legislation.
AB 43 (Holden) requires ARB to develop a market-based embodied carbon trading system to facilitate compliance with the state's strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of building materials by 40% by 2035. This bill has been referred to the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.
SB 48 (Becker) requires CEC, in consultation with ARB, California Public Utilities Commission, and Department of Housing and Community Development, on or before July 1, 2026, to develop a strategy using the existing energy usage data found in the benchmarking program requirement to track and manage the energy and GHG emissions of covered buildings in order to achieve the state’s energy and climate goals for buildings. This bill is also scheduled to be heard in this committee on July 10th.
SB 755 (Becker) requires CEC to develop a website for energy efficiency and building decarbonization programs available in the state for residential buildings and residential electricity customers. Requires CEC to enable customers to apply for these programs through the website. This bill is also scheduled to be heard in this committee on July 10th.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
350 Bay Area Action
350 Sacramento
350 Ventura County Climate Hub
California Community Choice Association
California Interfaith Power & Light
Climate Action California
International Interior Design Association Northern California Chapter
International Interior Design Association Southern California Chapter
Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action
Pioneer Community Energy
Regional Asthma Management and Prevention
SacACT
San Diego 350
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network
SoCal 350 Climate Action
US Green Building Council - Los Angeles
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Elizabeth MacMillan / NAT. RES. /
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SB 306
Author: Caballero (D)
Amended: 5/18/23
Vote: 21
SENATE ENERGY, U. & C. COMMITTEE: 14-0, 4/10/23
AYES: Bradford, Dahle, Ashby, Becker, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Gonzalez, McGuire, Min, Newman, Rubio, Seyarto, Skinner
NO VOTE RECORDED: Caballero, Grove, Stern, Wilk
SENATE NATURAL RES. & WATER COMMITTEE: 10-0, 4/25/23
AYES: Min, Seyarto, Allen, Dahle, Eggman, Grove, Hurtado, Laird, Limón, Padilla
NO VOTE RECORDED: Stern
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 7-0, 5/18/23
AYES: Portantino, Jones, Ashby, Bradford, Seyarto, Wahab, Wiener
SUBJECT: Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This bill makes changes to the direct install program approved in last year’s budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program and codifies the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (also known as the California Energy Commission (CEC)) to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. (Public Resources Code §25665 et seq.)
- Authorizes the CEC to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. (Public Resources Code §25665.3)
- Appropriated $1.12 billion from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. (Budget Act of 2022)
- Establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program to be administered by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in the Governor’s office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. (Public Resources Code §71354)
- Requires, by July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the Natural Resources Agency to update the state’s climate adaptation strategy. (Public Resources Code §71153)
This bill:
Relevant to the direct install program
- Expressly requires the CEC to award grants through the program.
- Requires the CEC to give preference to projects in buildings in regions of the state where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
- Requires the direct install program, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), to take into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
- Authorizes the CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident.
- Requires the CEC, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until the moneys have been expended to submit a report to the relevant policy committees of the Legislature about the progress of the program.
Relevant to the Extreme Heat Action Plan
- Requires the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided.
- Requires the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of OPR and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
Background
GHG emissions from the building sector. According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), residential and commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 25 percent of California’s GHG emissions when accounting for electricity demand, fossil fuels consumed onsite, and refrigerants. Of the 25 percent, roughly 10 percent of emissions are attributable to fossil fuel combustion, including natural gas, with residential buildings accounting for slightly more of those emissions than commercial buildings. However, CARB has noted that these emissions numbers can vary from year-to-year.
Reducing GHG emissions from the building sector. There are several strategies that can be employed to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, these include: improved energy efficiency of buildings and appliances, reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel sources, ensuring cleaner sources of energy to operate buildings and associated appliances, addressing methane leaks, and others. CARB has noted that refrigerants used for space-cooling and refrigeration systems also contribute directly to building-related GHG emissions and these are a growing source of GHGs from buildings which must also be reduced. The Climate Change Scoping Plan identifies actions to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, including progressively improving building codes and standards, pursuing voluntary efforts to exceed code requirements, and completing existing building retrofits.
Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program was established in budget trailer bill, AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022) with the goals to reduce GHGs related to the building sector. The program has two components: a direct install program and a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies. The direct install program provides minimal or no-cost retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given for buildings located in under-resourced communities, or owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a member of a California Native American tribe. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facility the installation of new technologies. The statute defines low- and moderate-income residents as those persons and families whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As an example, the income range within the state would mean that a family of four would meet this definition with an annual income of $96,350 or less in Fresno County and an annual income of $199,200 or less in Marin County. The statute also authorizes the direct install program to include tenant protections for participating rental properties. The CEC held a scoping workshop on December 13, 2022 on implementing the program and solicited comments on four broad categories: program criteria, third-party implementers, direct install measures, and the statewide incentive program. Many stakeholders have submitted comments on these issues.
Funds appropriated in 2022, proposed to be reduced in 2023. The State Budget Act of 2022 appropriated over $1 billion from the General Fund for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, specifically allocating $112 million for the program for its first year, and roughly $900 million is budgeted over the next four fiscal years. However, in light of changing State Budget conditions, the Governor’s January 2023 Budget proposes reducing the funding to 91 percent, maintaining approximately $835 million for support of projects reducing GHG emissions in homes and advancing energy equity. The CEC preliminarily proposes to allocate 66 percent of total funds to the direct install program.
Extreme heat. Per the Extreme Heat Action Plan:
Extreme heat refers to temperatures that are well above normal conditions, and extreme heat events are consecutive unusually hot days and nights for a given area. Different regions of our state experience extreme heat differently; some areas accustomed to hot temperatures are experiencing very hot conditions while other areas that have been historically cool are experiencing warmer temperatures. Increasing temperatures also impact people differently. For vulnerable people, including older populations, children, and those with certain health conditions, and for people with limited or no access to cooling or shade, extreme heat can be dangerous – even deadly. Heat ranks amongst the deadliest of all climate-driven hazards in California, and heat waves in cities are projected to cause two to three times more heat-related deaths by mid-century.
Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience published April 2022 by the Office of Governor Newsom.
The Extreme Heat Action Plan outlines a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to address extreme heat, and serves as an update to the Preparing California for Extreme Heat Guidance and Recommendations report released in 2013. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks – (1) Build Public Awareness and Notification; (2) Strengthen Community Services and Response; (3) Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment; and (4) Utilize Nature-Based Solutions. The 2022 Action Plan outlines California’s all-of-government approach to mitigating the health, economic, cultural, ecological, and social impacts of increasing average temperatures and heat waves. It constitutes California’s response to what has become known as “extreme heat” and accompanying “extreme heat events.”
SB 306. This bill authorizes the use of third-party implementers to help administer the direct install program and award grants to eligible residents. The CEC is proposing potentially three regional administrators (in northern, central, and southern regions of the state) to provide grants to direct install program throughout the state. This bill also proposes to include additional criteria to the preferences for the location of the eligible buildings for purposes of the direct install program. Specifically, this bill adds buildings located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality. The inclusion of this language adds to the existing preferences for buildings: located in under-resourced community, owned or managed by a California Native American tribe. The author intends to help support residents that experience extreme heat and other climate disruptions to benefit from the direct install program. This is further underscored by the inclusion of language to take into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents. One of the issues contemplated by the CEC is whether the program should include eligible measures that mitigate impacts from extreme heat, wildfires, or local air pollution (e.g. installing a heat pump heating and cooling system in a home that previously did not have an air conditioner). This bill would imply that these measures would be eligible. Given the continued challenges with the frequency and intensity of all these climate impacts, providing opportunities to better protect residents from these harms may be warranted. However, the challenge will be to provide the intended impact of the program. While the funding amount for the program is significant, it is a small amount as to the overall need to provide investments for existing buildings. As such, the program will be able to cover only a fraction of the millions of eligible homes.
Related/Prior Legislation
AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022), among its many provisions, establishes the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, including a direct install program to fund the installation of measures to reduce GHGs from buildings.
AB 179 (Ting, Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022), Budget Act of 2022, appropriated $1.12 billion for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
SB 1477 (Stern, Chapter 378, Statutes of 2018) required the California Public Utilities Commission, in consultation with the CEC, to develop and administer a program to require gas corporations to provide incentives for near-zero and zero-emissions building technologies to significantly reduce the emissions of GHGs from those buildings below the minimum projected emissions that would otherwise be expected to result from the implementation of the state's building standards.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
According to the Senate Appropriations Committee:
- The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) estimates ongoing costs of $250,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) for Extreme Heat Action Plan updates over time, including activities related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications.
- OPR estimates ongoing costs of about $200,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) and one position to coordinate with other agencies and provide technical assistance.
- Unknown but likely significant ongoing cost pressure (General Fund, special fund, and bond funds) to implement provisions of the Extreme Heat Action plan updates that would be required by this bill.
- CEC was allocated up to 15 percent of administrative funds to support its implementation of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. This bill would utilize the same funds. The CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop programs guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. The CEC notes that administrative funds would be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/18/23)
Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center
Climate Resolve
International Interior Design Association – Northern Chapter
International Interior Design Association – Southern Chapter
Marin Clean Energy
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/18/23)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author:
Our climate is changing, and with devastating consequences. While California has made many investments in programs that combat climate change and rising temperatures, the average Californian living in areas affected by extreme heat is unlikely to experience relief for many years to come. According to research compiled at Public Policy Institute of California, “extreme heat events will become more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration”. Exposure to extreme heat can cause existing health problems to become worse, including respiratory and heart conditions, or can bring on serious illnesses, such as heat stroke. Last year, $1.1 billion was allocated to establish a Decarbonization Program at the CEC, a portion of which will be dedicated to the Direct Install Program to provide minimal to no cost energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income residents. SB 306 seeks to update the program to include more structured qualifications to ensure funding is prioritized for those who need it the most- those in extreme heat areas, who are lower income, and otherwise would not be able to make home modifications that will help reduce their energy costs and the drag it creates on grid sustainability. This bill also codifies the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented.
Prepared by: Nidia Bautista / E., U. & C. / (916) 651-4107
5/23/23 13:28:08
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular Session
SB 306 (Caballero) - Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan
Version: April 27, 2023 | Policy Vote: E., U. & C. 14 - 0, N.R. & W. 10 - 0 |
Urgency: No | Mandate: No |
Hearing Date: May 18, 2023 | Consultant: Ashley Ames |
Bill Summary:
This bill would codify the Extreme Heat Action Plan and make changes to the direct install program approved in last year’s budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
*********** ANALYSIS ADDENDUM – SUSPENSE FILE ***********
The following information is revised to reflect amendments
adopted by the committee on May 18, 2023
Fiscal Impact:
- The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) estimates ongoing costs of $250,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) for Extreme Heat Action Plan updates over time, including activities related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications.
- The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) estimates ongoing costs of about $200,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) and one position to coordinate with other agencies and provide technical assistance.
- Unknown but likely significant ongoing cost pressure (General Fund, special fund, and bond funds) to implement provisions of the Extreme Heat Action plan updates that would be required by this bill.
- The California Energy Commission (CEC) was allocated up to 15 percent of administrative funds to support its implementation of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. This bill would utilize the same funds. The CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop programs guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. The CEC notes that administrative funds would be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
Author Amendments:
These amendments would allow for third-party administrators to implement the grant program.
Committee Amendments:
These amendments would more specifically target grant funding.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON
Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular Session
SB 306 (Caballero) - Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan
Version: | Policy Vote: |
Urgency: | Mandate: |
Hearing Date: | Consultant: |
Bill Summary:
This bill would codify the Extreme Heat Action Plan and make changes to the direct install program approved in last year’s budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
Fiscal Impact:
- The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) estimates ongoing costs of $250,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) for Extreme Heat Action Plan updates over time, including activities related to public outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, research, web and graphic design, and communications.
- The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) estimates ongoing costs of about $200,000 annually (General Fund or special fund) and one position to coordinate with other agencies and provide technical assistance.
- Unknown, potentially significant costs for all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with OPR and CNRA to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates, as well as post a summary of implementation actions on their internet websites.
- Unknown but likely significant ongoing cost pressure (General Fund, special fund, and bond funds) to implement provisions of the Extreme Heat Action plan updates that would be required by this bill.
- The California Energy Commission (CEC) was allocated up to 15 percent of administrative funds to support its implementation of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. This bill would utilize the same funds. The CEC anticipates that staff would need to conduct research and stakeholder engagement, develop programs guidelines and solicitations, prepare annual reports, and evaluate and manage compliance and standards. The CEC notes that administrative funds would be necessary for technology investments and the development of a public user-interface, travel, and contracting support.
Background:
Extreme heat. The harmful effects of extreme heat on human health are well known. Even small increases in average temperature can have dramatic impacts on fertility, learning outcomes, job performance, accident rates, quality of sleep, and overall health. Higher nighttime temperatures are particularly concerning because they inhibit people’s ability to recover from daytime exposure to heat.
Heat causes the most weather-related deaths in the United States. Following a record-breaking 2006 California heat wave, over 16,000 emergency room visits, more than 1,100 hospitalizations, and at least 140 deaths were reported. The future increased temperatures are expected to translate to up to 4,300 excess deaths in 2025 and up to 11,300 in 2050 with associated economic costs of up to $84.8 billion per year by 2050.
Many other impacts arise from extreme heat events. Increased demand for air conditioning can strain the power supply. Blackouts and power outages may result. Water demand also increases. Agricultural impacts include crop loss, reduced milk and egg production, and livestock illnesses and deaths. Fire risk increases as vegetation dries out. Damage to roadways, bridges and other transportation infrastructure may also occur.
Representatives of CNRA and OPR have identified extreme heat as one of the biggest gaps in the state’s climate adaptation strategy. It is also one of the most consequential as extreme heat is responsible for the most weather-related deaths and often impacts the most vulnerable people and communities.
In 2022, the state released Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience (Plan) which outlines a set of state actions to adapt and build resilience to extreme heat.
The Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) within OPR administers the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program, which coordinates the state’s comprehensive response to this climate impact and builds capacity for heat action planning and project implementation in the most heat-burdened communities by providing funding and technical support. The program also leads implementation of the Extreme Heat Action Plan. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25 million for this program (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2022). The Governor’s January 2023 budget proposes an additional $50 million for this program.
ICARP is also coordinating with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and others to develop a statewide extreme heat ranking system pursuant to AB 2238 (L. Rivas, Chapter 264, Statutes of 2022).
The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program was established in budget trailer bill, AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022) with the goals to reduce GHGs related to the building sector. The program has two components: a direct install program and a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies. The direct install program provides minimal or no-cost retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given for buildings located in under-resourced communities, or owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a member of a California Native American tribe. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facility the installation of new technologies. The statute defines low- and moderate-income residents as those persons and families whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an example, the income range within the state would mean that a family of four would meet this definition with an annual income of $96,350 or less in Fresno County and an annual income of $199,200 or less in Marin County. The statute also authorizes the direct install program to include tenant protections for participating rental properties. The CEC held a scoping workshop on December 13, 2022 on implementing the program and solicited comments on four broad categories: program criteria, third-party implementers, direct install measures, and the statewide incentive program. Many stakeholders have submitted comments on these issues.
The State Budget Act of 2022 appropriated over $1 billion from the General Fund for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, specifically allocating $112 million for the program for its first year, and roughly $900 million is budgeted over the next four fiscal years. However, in light of changing state budget conditions, the Governor’s January 2023 Budget proposes reducing the funding to 91 percent, maintaining approximately $835 million for support of projects reducing GHG emissions in homes and advancing energy equity. The CEC preliminarily proposes to allocate 66 percent of total funds to the direct install program.
Proposed Law:
This bill would (1) codify the Extreme Heat Action Plan and (2) make changes to the direct install program approved in last year’s budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. Specifically, this bill would:
Relevant to the Extreme Heat Action Plan
- Direct OPR and CNRA, on or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat.
- Require updates to include all of the following:
- A review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
- A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as specified.
- A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
- A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the state’s approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
- A review of the role of the advisory council in addressing extreme heat, as specified.
- A review of efforts to address extreme heat on California’s school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
- Require OPR to post the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates on its internet website, and provide the plan and updates to the Legislature’s relevant policy and fiscal committees.
- Require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to do both of the following:
- Collaborate with OPR and CNRA to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.
- Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
- Define “Extreme Heat Action Plan” to mean the April 2022 plan entitled “Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.”
- Relevant to the direct install program
- Expressly require the CEC to award grants through the program.
- Require the CEC to give preference to projects in buildings in regions of the state where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
- Require the direct install program, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), to take into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
- Authorize the CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but require those monetary benefits, when combined, to not exceed the total cost of the project.
- Require the CEC, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys have been expended, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, as specified.
Related Legislation:
SB 499 (Menjivar, 2023) would require all schoolsites and child care facilities to develop and implement an extreme heat action plan, as specified.
SB 867 (Allen, 2023) would enact a new bond act, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in an unspecified amount for specified purposes, including an unspecified amount to address extreme heat in communities.
AB 1567 (Garcia, 2023) would enact a new bond act, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of over $15 billion in bonds for specified purposes, including $1.74 billion to strengthen California’s climate resilience and mitigation strategies to address increasing temperatures and extreme heat events through investments in parks, urban green infrastructure, and community forestry projects.
AB 593 (Haney, 2023) would direct the CEC to identify an emission reduction strategy for the building sector that, among other purposes, would support extreme heat goals.
Staff Comments:
Mitigation and preparedness activities can result in state cost savings over the long-term. In California, the statewide average temperature is predicted to increase 1.9°F by 2025 and 4.6°F by 2050. Historically, California experienced an average of four extreme heat days per year; by 2050, extreme heat days are projected to increase to 40-53 annually. Heat-Health Events (HHEs), which better predict risk to populations vulnerable to heat, will worsen drastically throughout the state: by midcentury, the Central Valley is projected to experience average Heat-Health Events that are two weeks longer, and HHEs could occur four to ten times more often in the Northern Sierra region. The increased temperatures are expected to translate to up to 4,300 excess deaths in 2025 and up to 11,300 in 2050 with associated economic costs of up to $84.8 billion per year by 2050.
Recent research found a strong benefit‑to‑cost ratio for undertaking mitigation projects ahead of disasters compared to spending on disaster response and recovery. Specifically, a Federal Emergency Management Agency sponsored study by the National Institute of Building Sciences found that for every $1 the federal government invested in various types of pre‑disaster mitigation activities in recent years, it avoided public and private losses totaling $6.
To the extent that this bill results in additional extreme heat mitigation and preparedness activities, there could be state cost savings due to reduced or avoided emergency response, public health, and other costs that otherwise would have been incurred.
Equitable Building Decarbonization Program’s direct install program. One of the issues contemplated by the CEC is whether the direct install program should include eligible measures that mitigate impacts from extreme heat, wildfires, or local air pollution (e.g. installing a heat pump heating and cooling system in a home that previously did not have an air conditioner). This bill would imply that these measures would be eligible. Given the continued challenges with the frequency and intensity of all three climate impacts, providing opportunities to better protect residents from these harms may be warranted. However, the challenge will be to provide the intended impact of the program. While the funding amount for the program is significant, it is a small amount as to the overall need to provide investments for existing buildings. As such, the program will be able to cover only a fraction of the millions of eligible homes.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER
Senator Dave Min, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular
Bill No: SB 306 Hearing Date: April 25, 2023
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Subject: Climate change: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program: Extreme Heat Action Plan
BACKGROUND AND EXISTING LAW
Existing law
- Establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), to be administered by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as specified. Public Resources Code (PRC) §71354.
- Directs the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), by July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, to update the state’s climate adaptation strategy, known as the Safeguarding California Plan. Further, directs CNRA to:
- Coordinate with OPR and other state agencies to identify a lead agency or group of agencies to lead adaptation efforts in each sector.
- Annually report to the Legislature on actions taken by each applicable agency to implement the Safeguarding California Plan. PRC §71153.
- Establishes an advisory council, comprised of members from a range of disciplines, to provide scientific and technical support, and from regional and local governments and entities. Directs the advisory council to support OPR’s goals related to climate adaptation and resilience to facilitate coordination among state, regional, and local agency efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change. PRC §71358.
- Directs the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (also known as the California Energy Commission (CEC)) to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes a direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. PRC §§25665 et seq.
- Authorizes the CEC to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. PRC §25665.3.
Background
Extreme heat trends, projections, and impacts. Average global temperatures have increased with climate change, with the fastest relative increase beginning in the 1980s. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration, the ten hottest years on record are 2016, 2020, 2019, 2015, 2017, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2014, and 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define extreme heat conditions as weather that is much hotter – and sometimes more humid – for a particular time and place. California informally defines extreme heat days as those above the 98th percentile of maximum temperatures based on 1961-1990 data for a given location’s warmest months. For example, in San Francisco the extreme heat day threshold is 85 °F, whereas in Los Angeles, it is 91 °F.
Despite California’s ambitious climate change policies, our state is already warming as a consequence of climate change. Average temperatures in California have been increasing over the past century and heatwaves are becoming more common. While temperatures and the frequency of extreme heat events are increasing across the state, data collected by NASA between 1950 and 2000 show that the biggest increases are being observed in southern California, where average temperatures rose by greater than 2°F. Ventura County is warming faster than any other county in the continental United States. The county has warmed 4.75°F since 1895, which is about a half degree warmer than either Los Angeles or Santa Barbara Counties, and one degree hotter than the global average temperature of warming that will be catastrophic around the world, according to climate scientists. Further, an Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment report shows that nighttime increases in extreme heat trends are at least two times greater than daytime trends, especially along the central coast as humidity, in part due to ocean warming, increases.
In California, the statewide average temperature is predicted to increase 1.9°F by 2025, and 4.6°F by 2050. Historically, California experienced an average of four extreme heat days per year; by 2050, extreme heat days are projected to increase to 40-53 annually. Further, Heat-Health Events (HHEs), which better predict risk to populations vulnerable to heat, will worsen drastically throughout the state; by midcentury, the Central Valley is projected to experience average HHEs that are two weeks longer, and HHEs could occur four to ten times more often in the Northern Sierra region.
Dense urban cores, especially in areas with limited tree vegetation, are hotter than coastal and rural areas. This is due to the urban heat island effect. Structures such as roads, pavement, and buildings absorb and re-emit more of the sun’s heat than natural landscapes such as forests, parks, or bodies of water. Plants help to reduce temperatures through evaporative cooling and by providing shade. Average daytime temperatures in urban areas are 1-6°F warmer than surrounding areas, but at night that can increase by as much as 22°F as the heat is gradually released from buildings and paved surfaces.
The harmful effects of extreme heat on human health are well known. Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic illnesses and lead to strokes, heat exhaustion, and death. Indeed, heat causes the most weather-related deaths in the United States. Following a record-breaking 2006 California heat wave, over 16,000 emergency room visits, more than 1,100 hospitalizations, and at least 140 deaths were reported. Future increased temperatures are expected to translate to up to 4,300 excess deaths in 2025 and up to 11,300 in 2050, with associated economic costs of up to $84.8 billion per year by 2050. Even small increases in average temperature can have dramatic impacts on fertility, learning outcomes, job performance, accident rates, quality of sleep, and overall health. Higher nighttime temperatures are particularly concerning because they inhibit people’s ability to recover from daytime exposure to heat.
The urban heat island effect increases the health risks associated with extreme heat for populations living in those areas. At the community level, disadvantaged communities in California are not only hotter because they have less access to green spaces, but are at greater risk of negative outcomes from extreme heat because they have less access to technologies such as air conditioning that can provide relief when temperatures are high.
Many other impacts arise from extreme heat events. Increased demand for air conditioning can strain the power supply. Blackouts and power outages may result. Water demand also increases. Agricultural impacts include crop losses, reduced milk and egg production, and livestock illnesses and deaths. Fire risk increases as vegetation dries out. Damage to roadways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure may also occur.
State action on extreme heat. In 2013, the state released Preparing California for Extreme Heat: Guidance and Recommendations. The document summarized climate projections for increased temperature and extreme heat conditions for California and presented state agency recommendations. That document included a recommendation to promote and expand urban greening and the use of green infrastructure as part of cooling strategies in public and private spaces.
In 2022, the state released Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience (referenced in this bill and this analysis as the Extreme Heat Action Plan), which builds on the 2013 document and outlines a set of state actions to adapt and build resilience to extreme heat. The document identifies 13 goals, 55 actions, and 71 recommendations to improve heat resilience in California. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks – (A) Build Public Awareness and Notification; (B) Strengthen Community Services and Response; (C) Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment; and (D) Utilize Nature-Based Solutions. The document outlines an all-of-government approach to mitigating the health, economic, cultural, ecological, and social impacts of increasing average temperatures and heat waves. It constitutes California’s response to extreme heat and accompanying extreme heat events.
Further, ICARP administers the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program, which coordinates the state’s comprehensive response to this climate impact and builds capacity for heat action planning and project implementation in the most heat-burdened communities by providing funding and technical support. The program also leads implementation of the Extreme Heat Action Plan. The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $25 million for this program (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2022). The Governor’s January 2023 budget proposes an additional $50 million for this program.
ICARP is also coordinating with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and others to develop a statewide extreme heat ranking system pursuant to AB 2238 (L. Rivas, Chapter 264, Statutes of 2022).
PROPOSED LAW
This bill would (1) codify the Extreme Heat Action Plan and (2) make changes to the direct install program approved in last year’s budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. Specifically, this bill would:
Relevant to the Extreme Heat Action Plan
- Direct OPR and CNRA, on or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies and in alignment with the climate adaptation strategy, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat.
- Require updates to include all of the following:
- A review of relevant actions and grants that state agencies have undertaken to mitigate extreme heat and implement the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
- A description of projects funded by the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, as specified.
- A description of the resources, budget allocations, expenditures, and staff dedicated to addressing extreme heat.
- A review of state programs that address extreme heat to identify potential gaps or unmet needs in the state’s approach that includes recommendations on ways to improve policies, programs, and interagency coordination.
- A review of the role of the advisory council in addressing extreme heat, as specified.
- A review of efforts to address extreme heat on California’s school campuses, and recommendations on additional measures to protect pupils and students from the impacts of extreme heat while on school campuses.
- Require OPR to post the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates on its internet website, and provide the plan and updates to the Legislature’s relevant policy and fiscal committees.
- Require all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to do both of the following:
- Collaborate with OPR and CNRA to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates.
- Post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
- Define “Extreme Heat Action Plan” to mean the April 2022 plan entitled “Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience.”
Relevant to the direct install program
- Expressly require the CEC to award grants through the program.
- Require the CEC to give preference to projects in buildings in regions of the state where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
- Require the direct install program, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), to take into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
- Authorize the CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident, but require those monetary benefits, when combined, to not exceed the total cost of the project.
- Require the CEC, on or before March 1, 2024, and annually thereafter until all moneys have been expended, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes information about the progress of the direct install program, as specified.
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT
According to the author, “Our climate is changing, and with devastating consequences. While California has made many investments in programs that combat climate change and rising temperatures, the average Californian living in areas affected by extreme heat is unlikely to experience relief for many years to come. According to research compiled at Public Policy Institute of California, ‘extreme heat events will become more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration.’ Exposure to extreme heat can cause existing health problems to become worse, including respiratory and heart conditions, or can bring on serious illnesses, such as heat stroke... This bill… codifies the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented.”
According to Climate Resolve, “SB-306 codifies a comprehensive approach to extreme heat and designates two state agencies to oversee its update every three years. This bill would improve current planning processes related to extreme heat by closing the gap on the fragmented and inconsistent planning efforts existing throughout the state… Codifying the Extreme Heat Action Plan, [which] centralizes accountability for the Legislature and the public, is an essential next step to protect Californians against extreme heat. The longer we wait to act, the more difficult it will become to protect life.”
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION
None received.
COMMENTS
Referral. This bill was first heard in the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee on April 10, 2023, where it passed 14-0-4, with amendments, to this Committee. Elements of the bill under that Committee’s jurisdiction were discussed there and are included here for context and completeness only.
This bill would require the state to regularly update the Extreme Heat Action Plan. The updates would be on the same schedule and include the same lead agencies (OPR and CNRA) as updates to the state’s climate adaptation strategy. It would also require updates to the plan to align with the climate adaptation strategy. The bill would provide for reviews of the state’s extreme heat policies, programs, and actions, as well as to prepare recommendations to improve these items, to support accountability, transparency, and success in the state’s extreme heat response. It would also promote interagency coordination on extreme heat by requiring all state agencies identified in the plan to collaborate with OPR and CNRA to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates. There is merit in this bill’s approach to help enhance and sustain the state’s recent efforts to improve its response to extreme heat.
Author’s amendment. The author requested a minor, clarifying amendment to the eligibility for CEC’s direct install program in Section 1 of the bill. See amendments.
Related legislation.
SB 499 (Menjivar, 2023) would require all schoolsites and child care facilities to develop and implement an extreme heat action plan, as specified. This bill is pending before the Senate Human Services Committee.
SB 867 (Allen, 2023) would enact a new bond act, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in an unspecified amount for specified purposes, including an unspecified amount to address extreme heat in communities. This bill is pending before the Senate Governance and Finance Committee.
AB 1567 (Garcia, 2023) would enact a new bond act, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of over $15 billion in bonds for specified purposes, including $1.74 billion to strengthen California’s climate resilience and mitigation strategies to address increasing temperatures and extreme heat events through investments in parks, urban green infrastructure, and community forestry projects. This bill is pending before the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee.
AB 593 (Haney, 2023) would direct the CEC to identify an emission reduction strategy for the building sector that, among other purposes, would support extreme heat goals. This bill is pending before the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Previous legislation.
AB 2076 (L. Rivas, 2022) would have established the Extreme Heat and Health Reporting System at the California Department of Public Health and the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program at OPR. This bill was held on the suspense file in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
AB 2238 (L. Rivas, Chapter 264, Statutes of 2022) requires the CalEPA, in coordination with other state agencies, including ICARP, to develop a statewide extreme heat ranking system.
AB 585 (L. Rivas, 2021) would have established the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program under ICARP to coordinate the state’s efforts to address extreme heat and the urban heat island effect and to provide financial and technical assistance to local or regional entities for improving resilience to extreme heat and the urban heat island effect. This bill was held on the suspense file in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
AB 2441 (L. Rivas, 2020) would have established the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program at the Strategic Growth Council to address extreme heat and facilitate the implementation of regional and state climate change planning into effective projects through the awarding of competitive grants to eligible entities for implementation of those projects. This bill was not heard due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
AMENDMENTS
PRC §25665.3. (b) Low- to moderate-income residents are eligible to apply for a grant through the direct install program.
SUPPORT
Climate Resolve
Marine Clean Energy
OPPOSITION
None received.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Senator Steven Bradford, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular
Bill No: Hearing Date: 4/10/2023
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SUBJECT:
DIGEST: This bill makes changes to the direct install program approved in last year’s budget as part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program and codifies the Extreme Heat Action Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (also known as the California Energy Commission (CEC)) to establish the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which includes establishing a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies and the direct install program to fund certain projects, including installation of energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facilitate the installation of new technologies. (Public Resources Code §25665 et seq.)
- Authorizes the CEC to administer the direct install program through regional direct install third-party implementers, as specified. Requires that the direct install program give preference to projects in buildings that meet specified criteria. (Public Resources Code §25665.3)
- Appropriated $1.12 billion from the General Fund for purposes of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. (Budget Act of 2022)
- Establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) to be administered by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in the Governor’s office to coordinate regional and local efforts with state climate adaptation strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, as prescribed. (Public Resources Code §71354)
- Requires, by July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, the Natural Resources Agency to update the state’s climate adaptation strategy. (Public Resources Code §71153)
This bill:
Relevant to the direct install program
- Expressly requires the CEC to award grants through the program.
- Requires the CEC to give preference to projects in buildings in regions of the state where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality.
- Requires the direct install program, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), to take into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents eligible under the program.
- Authorizes the CEC, to the extent possible, to allow for the leveraging of complementary programs to maximize potential benefits for an eligible resident.
Relevant to the Extreme Heat Action Plan
- Requires the office and the Natural Resources Agency, on or before July 1, 2024, and every three years thereafter, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to update the Extreme Heat Action Plan to promote comprehensive, coordinated, and effective state and local government action on extreme heat, as provided.
- Requires the Extreme Heat Action Plan and subsequent updates to be posted on the internet website of OPR and provided to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.
- Requires all state agencies identified in the Extreme Heat Action Plan to collaborate with the office and the agency to assist in the implementation of the plan and subsequent updates and post on their internet websites a summary of actions they have taken to implement the plan and subsequent updates.
Background
GHG emissions from the building sector. According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), residential and commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 25 percent of California’s GHG emissions when accounting for electricity demand, fossil fuels consumed onsite, and refrigerants. Of the 25 percent, roughly 10 percent of emissions are attributable to fossil fuel combustion, including natural gas, with residential buildings accounting for slightly more of those emissions than commercial buildings. However, CARB has noted that these emissions numbers can vary from year-to-year.
Reducing GHG emissions from the building sector. There are several strategies that can be employed to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, these include: improved energy efficiency of buildings and appliances, reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel sources, ensuring cleaner sources of energy to operate buildings and associated appliances, addressing methane leaks, and others. CARB has noted that refrigerants used for space-cooling and refrigeration systems also contribute directly to building-related GHG emissions and these are a growing source of GHGs from buildings which must also be reduced. The Climate Change Scoping Plan identifies actions to reduce GHG emissions from the building sector, including progressively improving building codes and standards, pursuing voluntary efforts to exceed code requirements, and completing existing building retrofits.
Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program was established in budget trailer bill, AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022) with the goals to reduce GHGs related to the building sector. The program has two components: a direct install program and a statewide incentive program for low-carbon building technologies. The direct install program provides minimal or no-cost retrofits to low- and moderate-income households, with preference given for buildings located in under-resourced communities, or owned or managed by a California Native American tribe or a member of a California Native American tribe. The retrofits include installation of energy efficient appliances, energy efficiency measures, demand flexibility measures, wiring and panel upgrades, building infrastructure upgrades, efficient air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, and other measures to protect against extreme heat, where appropriate, and remediation and safety measures to facility the installation of new technologies. The statute defines low- and moderate-income residents as those persons and families whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an example, the income range within the state would mean that a family of four would meet this definition with an annual income of $96,350 or less in Fresno County and an annual income of $199,200 or less in Marin County. The statute also authorizes the direct install program to include tenant protections for participating rental properties. The CEC held a scoping workshop on December 13, 2022 on implementing the program and solicited comments on four broad categories: program criteria, third-party implementers, direct install measures, and the statewide incentive program. Many stakeholders have submitted comments on these issues.
Funds appropriated in 2022, proposed to be reduced in 2023. The State Budget Act of 2022 appropriated over $1 billion from the General Fund for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, specifically allocating $112 million for the program for its first year, and roughly $900 million is budgeted over the next four fiscal years. However, in light of changing state budget conditions, the Governor’s January 2023 Budget proposes reducing the funding to 91 percent, maintaining approximately $835 million for support of projects reducing GHG emissions in homes and advancing energy equity. The CEC preliminarily proposes to allocate 66 percent of total funds to the direct install program.
Extreme heat. Per the Extreme Heat Action Plan:
Extreme heat refers to temperatures that are well above normal conditions, and extreme heat events are consecutive unusually hot days and nights for a given area. Different regions of our state experience extreme heat differently; some areas accustomed to hot temperatures are experiencing very hot conditions while other areas that have been historically cool are experiencing warmer temperatures. Increasing temperatures also impact people differently. For vulnerable people, including older populations, children, and those with certain health conditions, and for people with limited or no access to cooling or shade, extreme heat can be dangerous – even deadly. Heat ranks amongst the deadliest of all climate-driven hazards in California, and heat waves in cities are projected to cause two to three times more heat-related deaths by mid-century.
Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat: A State Action Plan to Build Community Resilience published April 2022 by the Office of Governor Newsom.
The Extreme Heat Action Plan outlines a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to address extreme heat, and serves as an update to the Preparing California for Extreme Heat Guidance and Recommendations report released in 2013. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks – (A) Build Public Awareness and Notification; (B) Strengthen Community Services and Response; (C) Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment; and (D) Utilize Nature-Based Solutions. The 2022 Action Plan outlines California’s all-of-government approach to mitigating the health, economic, cultural, ecological, and social impacts of increasing average temperatures and heat waves. It constitutes California’s response to what has become known as “extreme heat” and accompanying “extreme heat events.”
SB 306. This bill proposes to include additional criteria to the preferences for the location of the eligible buildings for purposes of the direct install program. Specifically, the bill adds buildings located in a region where residents are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts or disruptions, including extreme heat, wildfires, or poor air quality. The inclusion of this language adds to the existing preferences for buildings: located in under-resourced community, owned or managed by a California Native American tribe, and owned by a member of a California Native American tribe. The author intends to help support residents that experience extreme heat and other climate disruptions to benefit from the direct install program. This is further underscored by the inclusion of language to take into consideration the health, safety, and comfort of the residents. One of the issues contemplated by the CEC is whether the program should include eligible measures that mitigate impacts from extreme heat, wildfires, or local air pollution (e.g. installing a heat pump heating and cooling system in a home that previously did not have an air conditioner). This bill would imply that these measures would be eligible. Given the continued challenges with the frequency and intensity of all three climate impacts, providing opportunities to better protect residents from these harms may be warranted. However, the challenge will be to provide the intended impact of the program. While the funding amount for the program is significant, it is a small amount as to the overall need to provide investments for existing buildings. As such, the program will be able to cover only a fraction of the millions of eligible homes.
Amendments. The author and committee may wish to amend this bill to: add reporting requirements to the Legislature as to the progress, implementation, and effectiveness of the program; and limit the layering of funding from this and other programs to no more than the total cost of the measures.
Re-referral. Should this bill pass out of this committee, it will be re-referred to the Senate Committee on Rules.
Prior/Related Legislation
AB 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022) among its many provisions, establishes the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, including a direct install program to fund the installation of measures to reduce GHGs from buildings.
AB 179 (Ting, Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022) Budget Act of 2022 appropriates $1.12 billion for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.
SB 1477 (Stern, Chapter 378, Statutes of 2018) required the CPUC, in consultation with the CEC, to develop and administer a program to require gas corporations to provide incentives for near-zero and zero-emissions building technologies to significantly reduce the emissions of GHGs from those buildings below the minimum projected emissions that would otherwise be expected to result from the implementation of the state's building standards.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
SUPPORT:
Climate Resolve
Marin Clean Energy
OPPOSITION:
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author:
Our climate is changing, and with devastating consequences. While California has made many investments in programs that combat climate change and rising temperatures, the average Californian living in areas affected by extreme heat is unlikely to experience relief for many years to come. According to research compiled at Public Policy Institute of California, “extreme heat events will become more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration”. Exposure to extreme heat can cause existing health problems to become worse, including respiratory and heart conditions, or can bring on serious illnesses, such as heat stroke. Last year, $1.1 billion was allocated to establish a Decarbonization Program at the California Energy Commission, a portion of which will be dedicated to the Direct Install Program to provide minimal to no cost energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income residents. SB 306 seeks to update the program to include more structured qualifications to ensure funding is prioritized for those who need it the most- those in extreme heat areas, who are lower income, and otherwise would not be able to make home modifications that will help reduce their energy costs and the drag it creates on grid sustainability. This bill also codifies the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan with required updates every three years to ensure strategies for mitigation to heat impacts are successfully implemented.
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