AB 2476: Electricity: integrated resource plans: Department of Water Resources: procurement.

The bill aims to amend the Public Utilities Code to expand the procurement of eligible energy resources by the Department of Water Resources. It requires the Department to consider procuring resources from pump hydroelectric facilities that are exempt from federal licensing. This expansion allows for the procurement of additional resources to meet the state's energy needs. The bill builds upon existing requirements for integrated resource plans and periodic updates to ensure a more comprehensive approach to energy procurement.