The Simplest Way to Meet Your SB 1383 Procurement Target
SB 1383 compliance doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming.
Municipal staff across California are buried in compost bids, RNG proposals, electricity usage reports, internal deadlines, and unclear state guidance. Most cities are stretched thin—and the procurement rules aren’t easy to navigate.
You’re not alone.
Valinor helps you understand your options, choose the right mix of eligible materials, and meet your SB 1383 target with confidence and minimal staff burden.
How do PCAs work?
Think of a PCA like a compliance "sticker" created by a qualifying biomass facility.
Whenever a state-approved facility generates electricity from eligible organic waste, it produces a PCA—essentially a verified “proof” that the electricity came from recovered organic material. Cities can purchase these credits and apply them toward their SB 1383 procurement target.
Simple Breakdown
- PCAs are generated by facilities that use organic waste (like wood chips) to produce electricity
- Each PCA represents a specific quantity of eligible renewable electricity put on the power grid
- Cities purchase the PCAs separate from the electricity
- You attach the PCA to your existing municipal electricity bill—no changes to utility providers
- Your city gets credit toward meeting its SB 1383 procurement requirement
The electricity itself continues to the grid like normal. The PCA is the compliance attribute your city keeps.
Valinor makes the entire process simple, auditable, and fully documented.
How It Works
Confirm Eligibility
Execute a Straightforward Agreement
Receive Documentation
Why Cities Choose PCA Credits
- No new infrastructure
- No hauling or application tracking
- No added record keeping burden
- Often the lowest cost option
- Works alongside compost, mulch, and RNG
- Scales to meet 1% to 100% of your target
- Safe, verified credits from state-accepted facilities
PCA credits provide a reliable, low-burden way for cities to meet procurement targets while keeping staff workload under control.
Frequently Asked Questions
SB 1383 requires every California jurisdiction to purchase eligible recovered organic waste products each year—like compost, mulch, RNG, or renewable electricity. Cities must report these purchases annually to CalRecycle.
A PCA (Procurement Compliance Attribute) is a verified compliance credit created by a qualifying biomass facility. It represents renewable electricity generated from organic waste and counts toward your procurement target.
Your limit is based on your total municipal electricity usage. You cannot purchase more PCAs than your city’s electricity consumption supports. We’ll calculate the exact number for you.
When jurisdictions wait too long to secure organics-recovery services, risk compounds. Procurement delays often trigger increased audit scrutiny, late-year budget pressure, and a shrinking vendor pool. Early planning gives you more options—and protects you from avoidable penalties.
The state can issue fines as high as $10,000 per day for non-compliance. While not every agency will incur the maximum, delays increase exposure, especially when procurement activity cannot be documented. Working proactively significantly reduces this risk.
Simply email your utility provider and request a total annual kWh usage report for all municipal accounts. We’ll give you a sample email and walk you through the process.
Yes. CalRecycle allows a mix of eligible materials. PCAs can meet any portion of your target—from 1% to 100%.
Yes. CalRecycle allows contracts where your hauler purchases PCAs and passes them through to the city. We’ve supported this structure directly.
Yes. We offer 1-year and multi-year options to help stabilize pricing and reduce workload for future reporting cycles.
You only need to report your electricity usage. Valinor provides all PCA documentation—including facility information, quantities, and verification—formatted for your annual report.