Distributed energy resources: incentives.

Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission to require the administration, until January 1, 2026, of a self-generation incentive program to increase the development of distributed generation resources and energy storage technologies. In administering the program, existing law requires the commission to provide an additional incentive of 20% from existing program funds for the installation of eligible distributed generation resources manufactured in California. Existing law establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) with various responsibilities with respect to developing and implementing the state's energy policies. This bill would require the Energy Commission to use funds appropriated by the Legislature to provide incentives to eligible customers who install behind-the-meter energy storage systems, or self-generation systems paired with energy storage systems, to support statewide customer adoption of clean distributed energy resources, as specified. The bill would require the Energy Commission to establish a system to equitably award incentives and set incentive levels, as specified, and to prioritize certain resources. The bill would authorize the Energy Commission to authorize incentives for different technology types to be combined within this program and with other state-mandated programs, as provided, and would require the Energy Commission to adopt equipment inspection, operation, and verification procedures, and applicable performance criteria for eligible resources, as specified.