PRIDE IN THE PAST • FAITH IN THE FUTURE
320 West Newmark Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.montereypark.ca.gov
For local jurisdictions like Monterey Park, SB 887 provides greater certainty in the development review process and ensures that communities are not burdened with unmitigated infrastructure or environmental impacts. The bill strengthens CEQA’s role as a pl anning and disclosure tool while rewarding projects that demonstrate measurable public and environmental benefits.
For these reasons, the City of Monterey Park supports SB 887 and appreciates your leadership on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Yang
Mayor
Henry Lo
Mayor Pro Tem
Jose Sanchez
Councilmember
Thomas Wong
Councilmember
Vinh T. Ngo
Councilmember
PRIDE IN THE PAST • FAITH IN THE FUTURE
320 West Newmark Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.montereypark.ca.gov
CITY CLERK
MAYCHELLE YEE
CITY TREASURER
AMY LEE
CITY COUNCIL
HENRY LO
VINH NGO
JOSE SANCHEZ
THOMAS WONG
ELIZABETH YANG
March 4, 2026
The Honorable Sasha Perez
California State Senate
1021 O Street, Suite 6720
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 978 Large-Scale Energy Facilities and Electricity Rates NOTICE OF SUPPORT – City of Monterey Park
Dear Senator Perez,
On behalf of the City of Monterey Park, I am writing to express our support for SB 978, which establishes a fair and responsible framework for addressing the impacts of large -scale energy users on California’s electrical system while protecting local communities and ratepayers.
Cities like Monterey Park are increasingly concerned about the infrastructure and cost pressures created by highly energy -intensive facilities. SB 978 appropriately directs the California Public Utilities Commission to establish a special rate structure fo r large -scale energy users, defined as facilities with operational requirements of at least 75 megawatts, to ensure that the costs of necessary transmission and distribution upgrades are borne by those users rather than shifted to residential customers, sm all businesses, or local governments. This approach helps protect local ratepayers and supports long-term system reliability.
From a municipal perspective, the bill also promotes transparency and fairness by clearly assigning responsibility for infrastructure costs associated with new, energy- intensive development. This clarity is critical for cities as we plan for growth, coordinate with utilities, and work to maintain affordable utility rates for our residents.
PRIDE IN THE PAST • FAITH IN THE FUTURE
320 West Newmark Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.montereypark.ca.gov
In addition, SB 978 includes labor standards that require construction of these facilities to comply with prevailing wage and related workforce requirements.
These provisions help ensure that major energy infrastructure projects support quality jobs and safe, high-quality construction outcomes.
For these reasons, the City of Monterey Park supports SB 978 and appreciates your leadership in advancing policies that protect ratepayers, promote accountability, and support responsible energy development.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Yang
Mayor
Henry Lo
Mayor Pro Tem
Jose Sanchez
Councilmember
Thomas Wong
Councilmember
Vinh T. Ngo
Councilmember