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AB-1404 • 2026

Electrical corporations: connections: affordable housing projects.

Electrical corporations: connections: affordable housing projects.

Housing
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Sponsor
Ortega
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Utilities and Energy
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact definition of 'affordable housing project' is referenced but not provided in the summary text.

Faster Power Connections for Affordable Housing

This law requires electric companies to connect affordable housing projects to the power grid within 60 days and delays rate increases if they miss specific deadlines.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires electrical corporations to connect defined affordable housing projects to the distribution grid within 60 days, with some exceptions.
  • Directs the Public Utilities Commission to speed up reviews for vacant, ready-to-connect projects that were not connected in time.
  • Delays approved rate increases if an electric company takes too long to provide a final contract or make a connection.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Electrical corporations
  • Affordable housing projects as defined by the law
  • The Public Utilities Commission

Terms To Know

Public Utilities Commission
The state agency with authority to regulate public utilities like electric companies.
Affordable housing project
A building or development defined by the law as providing low-cost homes for residents.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific definition of 'affordable housing project' is not detailed in this summary.
  • These rules will end on January 1, 2029.
  • Exceptions to the 60-day connection rule exist but are not listed here.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Utilities and Energy

Official Summary Text

Electrical corporations: connections: affordable housing projects.