AB 2464: Energy: firm zero-carbon resources.

The bill aims to assess the role and necessity of firm zero-carbon resources in meeting the state's clean energy and reliability objectives. It requires the energy commission to prepare a statewide assessment by January 1, 2028, which will include recommendations on procurement, policy, and planning actions to deploy and support firm zero-carbon resources. The assessment will also evaluate the potential technologies and strategies for integrating firm zero-carbon resources into the state's energy mix. The bill will consider the current and projected renewable and firm zero-carbon generation capacity, reliability requirements under varying system conditions, and the cost and emission implications of firm zero-carbon resources.