State energy plan for 2030 and 2050.

Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, at least every 2 years, to conduct assessments and forecasts of all aspects of energy industry supply, production, transportation, delivery, distribution, demand, and prices. Existing law requires the commission, beginning November 1, 2003, and every 2 years thereafter, to adopt an integrated energy policy report which includes an overview of major energy trends and issues facing the state. This bill would require the commission, in consultation with the Independent System Operator, other relevant state and local agencies, and interested stakeholders to develop a state energy plan for 2030 and 2050 that promotes economic growth, ensures reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy resources, complements air quality, water quality, climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy resource goals, and positions the state as a leader in the United States and the world. The bill would require the state energy plan for 2030 and 2050 to be included in the November 1, 2015, integrated energy policy report. For these purposes, "energy" is defined to mean electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels that are used in the state.