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Senate committees adopt concurrent resolution urging evidence-based PUC decision making on major energy commitments
Summary
A concurrent resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to use evidence-based, transparent analysis when considering generational energy commitments was amended to add whereas clauses and an 'EZ clause' and was adopted by the committee; a member noted testimony from former Commissioner Mina Marita but said the resolution would not impinge on PUC independence.
The joint committee considered a concurrent resolution addressing the state's energy commitments and the role of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Amendments added an "EZ clause," whereas clauses noting the PUC's statutory duty to consider increased renewable generation and language urging the PUC to use evidence-based analysis when balancing short-term needs with long-term commitments.
One committee member referenced testimony from former Commissioner Mina Marita but said the resolution, as a nonbinding legislative statement, should not be read as intruding on the PUC's independence. "I noted the testimony of former Commissioner Mina Marita on it. However, I think that the concern that this could impinge upon the independence of the PEC [PUC] isn't really there because this is a resolution," the member said and indicated support for adoption.
The committee adopted the resolution with the described amendments and directed staff to prepare the revised text for the legislative record. The measure emphasizes transparency and evidence-based decision making for any major energy commitments by the state.
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