SB 1219: Energy efficiency programs: discontinuance of administration.

The bill aims to give the Public Utilities Commission the authority to discontinue energy efficiency programs if they are not cost-effective or reliable. The commission must consider and approve an electrical or gas corporation's application to discontinue a program within 180 days. The decision to discontinue a program must be based on whether the program is being used to meet unmet resource needs in the corporation's integrated resources planning framework. This bill is considered a state-mandated local program, meaning that local agencies and school districts may be required to reimburse the state for certain costs associated with implementing this provision. The state will not be required to reimburse for a specific reason related to this bill.