Politics.AIAB 526: Energy: in-state geothermal energy generation.
The bill aims to increase in-state geothermal energy generation in California to meet the state's clean energy and pollution reduction objectives. It requires the development of a strategic plan for new in-state geothermal energy, which must be submitted to the legislature by June 30, 2027. The plan should identify suitable locations for new geothermal energy development, set leasing goals for 2035 and 2045, and explore opportunities to work with federal agencies on geothermal development on federal lands. The plan should also assess transmission investments and upgrades necessary to support new geothermal energy, and develop a permitting roadmap for a coordinated and efficient permitting process. Additionally, the plan must consider the impacts on Native American and indigenous peoples and biological resources, and assess the level of new and existing geothermal rentals and royalties t…
| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 14, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file. |
| Apr. 22, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |