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AB 2518CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 2518 requires San Diego Gas and Electric to meet specific deadlines for energizing construction-ready projects

Original title: San Diego Gas and Electric Company: energization pilot program.

August 30, 2026

Energy Public Utilities Infrastructure California Legislation SanDiegoGasandElectricCompany energizationpilotprogram

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Referred to Com. on E., U & C.May 27, 2026

Version history & redline

6 versions on file

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Comparing 02/20/26 - Introduced → 03/19/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

This measure creates enforceable timelines for electrical service connections, directly impacting the speed at which new construction projects in the SDGE service area can become operational.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

San Diego Gas and Electric Company

The company must comply with new mandatory timelines for project energization and additional reporting requirements.

Construction project developers

Developers in the SDGE service area may see changes in the speed at which their projects receive electrical service.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill mandates that San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDGE) connect construction-ready projects to the electrical grid within set timeframes until January 1, 2030. It also requires the utility to include these specific project timelines in its existing biannual reports to the Public Utilities Commission.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure creates enforceable timelines for electrical service connections, directly impacting the speed at which new construction projects in the SDGE service area can become operational.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all utility companies in California?

No, the bill specifically mandates these requirements for San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDGE).

When do these new requirements expire?

The requirements are set to expire on January 1, 2030.

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Time-Limited Utility Mandate

The bill introduces a specific, time-bound (expiring 2030) regulatory mandate for a single utility company, suggesting a targeted legislative approach to address current energization delays.

San Diego Gas and Electric Company Public Utilities Commission

Connected Entities

organizationPublic Utilities Commission“The regulatory body overseeing utility compliance and reporting.”Map →

organizationSan Diego Gas and Electric Company“The electrical corporation subject to the new energization requirements.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

0–100

Significance65
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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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