Brief

Introduced by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian and seconded by Heather Hutt, this resolution directs the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to coordinate with the California Air Resources Board regarding allocated free allowances under the state's cap-and-trade program and renewable portfolio standard adjustment credits for the 2026-2027 legislative cycle. The file is pending in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee as of May 2026.

Full summary

This resolution, introduced May 26, 2026, by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian and seconded by Councilmember Heather Hutt, addresses the coordination between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on two related state-level regulatory matters: the allocation and use of free allowances under California's cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions, and the adjustment of renewable portfolio standard (RPS) credits. These are technical but consequential issues for a municipal utility, as they affect LADWP's compliance obligations and costs under state environmental regulations. The resolution appears aimed at ensuring that LADWP is positioned to advocate effectively during the 2026-2027 state legislative cycle for favorable treatment of its free allowances and RPS credits. The exact directives and requested actions are not detailed in the activity log, but the legislative framing suggests an effort to align city and utility positions ahead of state budget or regulatory proceedings. As of the last activity on May 26, 2026, the resolution has been referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee and remains pending. The file does not expire until May 2028, allowing substantial time for committee review and potential council floor action. No further activity or votes have been recorded.

Activity (1)

• 2026-05-26 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-05-26 Resolution · other