(1)This bill would extend the operation of the self-generation incentive program until January 1, 2028, and would require the PUC, on and after January 1, 2026, to allocate all unallocated funds for the program to areas that have experienced 2 or more deenergization events, prioritizing vulnerable communities, including access and functional needs populations, and prioritizing customers that operate critical community infrastructure that support resiliency during a deenergization event, as specified. The bill would require the PUC, on January 1, 2028, to provide repayment of all unallocated funds collected for purposes of the program to reduce ratepayer costs.
(2) This bill would require the PUC to require each electrical corporation to provide to the commission, on or before January 15, 2026, the status of any awarded or unallocated funds collected for the Microgrid Incentive Program. The bill would require the commission, after reviewing that information and information, if it determines additional actions are needed, to consider the use of a third-party administrator and to ensure that unallocated funds are allocated to areas that have experienced 2 or more deenergization events, prioritizing vulnerable communities, including access and functional needs populations, and prioritizing customers that operate critical community infrastructure that supports resiliency during a deenergization event.