
Assembly clears data-center transparency bills after split vote on energy disclosure measure
AB 1577 advanced 48-11 as lawmakers also moved companion bills on data centers’ water use and utility impacts.
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Recent energy coverage from Shasta County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.

AB 1577 advanced 48-11 as lawmakers also moved companion bills on data centers’ water use and utility impacts.

The Aug. 17 business-meeting agenda bundles major grant awards, new tire-efficiency regulations and two statewide planning documents for commissioners to consider.

The July 8 vote backs a four-year EPIC project to test distributed-intelligence applications on 9,000 smart meters in PG&E territory.

The grant will fund non-instructional services meant to help Los Angeles Trade-Technical College students complete training and move into clean-energy jobs.

The Utilities and Energy Committee moved SB 1259 and SB 1425 forward July 1, sending both bills to Appropriations after testimony and roll calls.

The bill would launch a light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive program and move unused funds to the Demand Side Grid Support Program.

The June 22 business-meeting materials propose approval of an EPIC grant to test a thin-film coating on one Ontario commercial building.