AB 2111: Electricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities.

<p>The bill aims to update transmission planning and infrastructure development in California:</p> <p>It requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, and Independent System Operator (ISO) to revise their memorandum of understanding and workplan by January 1, 2028, aligning with federal requirements.</p> <p>The bill mandates that PUC identifies a diverse and balanced portfolio of resources for reliable electricity supply in a cost-effective and risk-prudent manner. It also requires the ISO to plan sufficient infrastructure capacity to facilitate resource procurement and improve diversity and competition through increased interconnection capacity.</p> <p>Projections for resource portfolios and electricity demand must cover at least 20 years, replacing annual projections with longer-term planning. The bill adds reducing res…