California2026Vetoed
AB-1026
Powering Up Californians Act
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:05 AM
In one sentence
This vetoed bill proposed rules requiring the Public Utilities Commission to set time targets for connecting electricity and required large electric companies to share application guides online.
What it does
- Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish target times for energization by September 30, 2024.
- Creates a procedure for customers to report delays in getting their power turned on.
- Orders electrical corporations to take steps necessary to meet connection time targets set by the commission.
- Requires large electric companies to list needed information and post example applications online by a date specified by the commission.
- Requires large electric companies to check if an application is complete.
Who it affects
- The California Public Utilities Commission
- Large electrical corporations in the state
- Customers applying for new electricity service
Limits and unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law.
- It is unclear if lawmakers later voted to override the veto based on the provided text.
- Specific dates for posting online examples were left for the commission to decide.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Energization
- Connecting a building or home to an electric power source.
- Remedial actions
- Steps taken by the company to fix delays and meet time targets set by the commission.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Public utilities: electrical corporations: energization.
Official activity
Bill history
- Vetoed