SB 453
This bill extends California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028, requiring unallocated funds after 2026 to be directed toward areas with two or more power shutoff events, prioritizing vulnerable communities and critical community infrastructure to enhance grid resiliency. Similarly, it mandates that unallocated funds from the Microgrid Incentive Program also target these high-risk areas starting in 2026. Both programs aim to boost clean energy adoption, reduce emissions, and improve grid reliability. Violations of PUC rules under the bill would be punishable as crimes, though no state reimbursement to local agencies is required. The changes seek to strengthen energy resilience in communities most affected by power outages.