AB 1182: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: report: electrical grid infrastructure manufacturing.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-21
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-02: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The California Energy Commission must prepare a report on the state’s manufacturing of electrical transmission and distribution grid equipment, such as substation transformers, transmission lines, and related gear. The report will inform the Governor and Legislature about the current status of in‑state manufacturing for grid infrastructure.
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Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to biennially adopt an integrated energy policy report that contains an overview of major energy trends and issues facing the state, including, but not limited to, supply, demand, pricing, reliability, efficiency, and impacts on public health and safety, the economy, resources, and the environment, and that presents policy recommendations based on an in-depth and integrated analysis of the most current and pressing energy issues facing the state, as specified.
This bill would require the commission to prepare and submit a report, on or before July 1, 2026, to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the status of electrical transmission and distribution grid infrastructure manufacturing in this state.
The commission shall prepare and submit a report, on or before July 1, 2026, to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the status of electrical transmission and distribution grid infrastructure manufacturing in this state, including the manufacturing of substation transformers, transmission lines, and other related equipment.
(b)(1)A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(2)Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.
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| Feb 2, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| May 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May 14, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Referred to Com. on U. & E. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Read first time. |
| Feb 22, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 24. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Apr 23, 2025 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: May 14, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Buffy Wicks, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1182
Author:(Irwin) – As Introduced Ver:February 21, 2025
Policy Committee: | Utilities and Energy | Vote: | 18 - 0 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to prepare and submit a report, on or before July 1, 2026, to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the status of electrical transmission and distribution grid infrastructure manufacturing in this state, including the manufacturing of substation transformers, transmission lines, and other related equipment.
FISCAL EFFECT:
This bill requires the CEC to take on significant new analytical work. Associated cost will also be significant.
The CEC estimates it would need approximately $500,000 for a new technical support contract that could be secured through a competitive solicitation process. The Energy Resources Programs Account (ERPA) is the appropriate funding source, and it faces a structural deficit.
The CEC notes the assessment required by this bill requires expertise well outside the CEC normal scope of work and differs from other materials included in its integrated energy policy report (IEPR).
COMMENTS:
The state has ambitious clean energy goals. To achieve those goals, the state will need a rapid and massive expansion of electricity infrastructure. However, the pace of this expansion is slowed and its costs increased by supply chain disruptions, oftentimes linked to out-of-state and out-of-country manufacturers and suppliers. For these reasons, the author wants to direct the CEC to examine the possibility of manufacturing energy infrastructure, such as transformers, in California in a report to the Legislature. According to the author:
As California moves towards an electrified future, it will require significant infrastructure buildout and grid upgrades to support load from data centers, EV chargers, hydrogen facilities, and heat pumps. The CAISO estimates between $40 and $60 billion in new transmission capacity is necessary by 2045. In order to meet its ambitious climate and electrification goals, California must consider what infrastructure needs this transition will require. Post-COVID supply chain issues, highly-specified designs, and routine system upgrades all contribute to an existing infrastructure shortage.
The committee is aware of neither support for nor opposition to this bill.
Analysis Prepared by: Jay Dickenson / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
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