SB 1109: California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program – bioenergy projects

California State Capitol Building Sacramento by Christopher Padalinski
California State Capitol Building Sacramento by Christopher Padalinski

SB 1109 (Caballero) This bill would extend to December 31, 2023, electrical corporations’ obligation to collectively procure their proportionate share of 125 megawatts of cumulative rated generating capacity from existing bioenergy projects commencing operation before June 1, 2013, through financial commitments of 5 to 15 years, inclusive. STATUS: APPROVED in both houses as of August 30 — SIGNED by the Governor on September 16.