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Load-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap

The PUC and California Energy Commission are working together to provide recommendations to the California Air Resources Board as required by AB32, California's landmark climate change legislation from 2006.

March 13, 2008: CPUC approves recommendations for ARB
Feb. 8 2008: CPUC and Energy Commission issue proposed recommendations for GHG emissions reductions. Read more in our summary or read the proposal.
June 12, 2007: PUC and CEC Staff Proposal for an electricity retail provider reporting protocol and Ruling regarding comments.

Upcoming Climate Change Events and Activities

Scoping memo for Phase 2 laying out key structure and schedule for proceeding
February 16, 2006: Decision announcing plan to set a cap
February 16, 2006: Press Release announcing plan to set a cap

Last Modified: 3/13/2008