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What California’s grid utilization move says about energy affordability

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California passed SB905 to prioritize grid utilization over new infrastructure, directing utilities to measure existing grid usage before expanding poles or wires. This move mirrors Virginia's approach but lacks a firm deadline, leaving enforcement to the Public Utilities Commission until January 2028. Simultaneously, SB913 created a revenue pathway for battery storage and virtual power plants (VPPs) in California, though it does not mandate data center flexibility. While Virginia has stronger state-level mandates for storage targets and data center flexibility, California faces challenges in enforcing its affordability measures due to regulatory delays and utility resistance, potentially delaying cost reductions for ratepayers.

Key points

• California passed SB905 to prioritize grid utilization over new infrastructure, directing utilities to measure existing grid usage before expanding poles or wires.
• California's SB913 law created a revenue pathway for battery storage and VPPs but does not mandate data center flexibility, unlike Virginia's approach.

Context and limitations

The article's findings on California's SB905 and SB913 are preliminary and subject to regulatory enforcement timelines. Specific enforcement dates, utility compliance rates, and long-term cost impact projections remain uncertain.

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