{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"8500","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 8500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.1. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO PRIVATELY OWNED AND PUBLICLY OWNED PUBLIC UTILITIES [8301. - 8550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4.1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Energy Storage Systems [8500. - 8504.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4.1/chapter-10-energy-storage-systems"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 407, Sec. 4.   (SB 283)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply:</p><p>(a) “Energy storage system” means a stationary electrical energy storage system, as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/puc/1201\">1201</a>) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), that is capable of storing 10 megawatthours or more of energy.</p><p>(b) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, county, or city and county.</p>","text":"For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions apply: (a) “Energy storage system” means a stationary electrical energy storage system, as defined in Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1201) of Part 9 of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), that is capable of storing 10 megawatthours or more of energy. (b) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, county, or city and county.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/energy-storage-systems-8500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}