AB 2516: California Grid Manufacturing Initiative.
<p>The California Grid Manufacturing Initiative, proposed in AB 2516, mandates GO-Biz's energy unit to coordinate with other state entities to establish the initiative. This includes identifying and procuring critical electricity grid components and incentivizing their in-state manufacturing.</p> <p>Public utilities must submit projections of their purchasing needs for these components by January 1, 2028, and regularly thereafter. If centralized procurement is deemed necessary, participating utilities can commit to purchase from the initiative under certain conditions.</p> <p>The bill authorizes GO-Biz to issue requests for proposals or other competitive solicitations, provide financial assistance for manufacturing capacity expansion, enter into production joint ventures with private suppliers, and offer bond financing. The Public Utilities Commission must ensure that any cost savings a…
| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 29, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (June 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on B. P. & E.D. (Ayes 13. Noes 3.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D. |