1. (a) Beginning September 28, 2026, CEC staff shall make reliability metrics available to funding entities so that they may be considered prior to approving any application for funding to install a publicly or ratepayer funded charger using funds from a California state agency or through a charge on ratepayers.
2. (b) The Executive Director may assess and publicly report, including on the CEC's website, the reliability metrics of individual and aggregated charging stations and charging ports associated with one or more funding recipient, charging station operator, or charging network provider. The reliability metrics may be based on any information available, including without limitation, the uptime report and protocol data units submitted pursuant to sections 3123(b)(3) and 3125. The Executive Director's reports may assess equitable access to charging stations, including without limitation, assessing variations in reliability metrics of charging stations in low-, moderate-, and high-income communities. Nothing in this section is intended to require disclosure of otherwise confidential information.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25210, 25213, 25216.5, 25218(e), 25231.5, 25301, 25302, 25303, 25304, 25305, 25400, 25401, 25601, 25602 and 25618, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25210, 25216.5, 25229, 25231.5, 25300, 25301, 25302, 25303, 25304, 25305, 25324, 25400, 25401, 25601, 25602 and 25618, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-10-2026; operative 4-1-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 11).