AB 1104: Net energy metering: construction of renewable electrical generation facilities: public works project requirements.

This bill aims to amend the public utilities code to provide more flexibility for renewable energy projects. It would exempt certain entities from public works project requirements, including the requirement to pay prevailing wages and provide notice to the department of industrial relations. The bill would also allow renewable energy projects to continue receiving net energy metering service despite enforcement of penalties against contractors, as long as restitution is made to affected workers and all associated penalties are paid. The bill would also clarify the role of the contractor and awarding body in public works projects, and would provide that a violation of commission actions related to the bill's requirements would be a crime. The bill would impose a state-mandated local program, requiring reimbursement for costs mandated by the state. However, no reimbursement would be requ…