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Senate Bill No. 49, also known as SB 49, was signed into law on October 7, 2023, marking a significant step toward advancing California’s renewable energy goals. The bill directs the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to evaluate the potential for developing renewable energy generation, energy storage, and electrical transmission infrastructure along state highways. The goal is to explore how public lands, particularly highways and their rights-of-way, can be leveraged to meet California’s energy needs while promoting sustainability.