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Read. Follow. Verify.California AB 2182 replaces ex ante review for custom agricultural and industrial energy efficiency projects
Record date · August 13, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
AB 2182 requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to revise its rules for custom agricultural and industrial energy efficiency projects by replacing the current '' (before-the-fact) review process with a new incentive-based process. This change applies to the next submitted by program administrators after January 1, 2027.
This bill changes how agricultural and industrial businesses access energy efficiency incentives, potentially streamlining the approval process for projects by removing the requirement for the PUC to maintain specific eligibility rules.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Public Utilities Commission
The commission is required to revise its rules and implement a new incentive process for custom projects.
Agricultural and industrial customers
These customers are subject to the new incentive-based review process for energy efficiency projects.
Program administrators
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Shift from ex ante review
The bill explicitly moves away from pre-approval (ex ante) review for custom energy projects, signaling a shift toward incentive-based compliance.
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