American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan: energy activities, programs, or projects.

Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) , and the Department of Water Resources to undertake various programs related to energy and water conservation. This bill would require that any moneys received by the state pursuant to the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that are directed for energy-related activities, programs, or projects, be administered by the state's energy and water agencies, and provide that those activities, programs, or projects should adhere to the principle of accountability while also adhering to existing state policies to promote energy efficiency, promote water conservation, promote the development and use of renewable energy resources, protect the environment, and provide green job training. The bill would appropriate $113,093,000 to the Energy Commission for expenditure consistent with the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and applicable provisions of state law, including the provisions of the bill.