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AB 2182CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2182 replaces ex ante review for custom agricultural and industrial energy efficiency projects

Original title: Energy efficiency: financing options: custom agricultural and industrial efficiency projects.

August 13, 2026

Energy EfficiencyPublic UtilitiesAgricultureIndustrial PolicyState RegulationEnergyefficiencycustomagriculturalandindustrialefficiencyprojectsfinancingoptions

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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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

Administrators must submit Tier 2 advice letters under the new rules after January 1, 2027.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an 'ex ante' review process?
In this context, it refers to a review process conducted before a project is approved or funded to determine eligibility.
How does this bill affect agricultural and industrial businesses?
It changes the regulatory process for obtaining energy efficiency incentives, moving away from the current review requirement.

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policy shift90% confidence

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.

Public Utilities Commission

Connected Entities

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Sources

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  • Controversy20
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