AB 2037 Compliance
Understanding California's requirement for EV charger certification in public agencies and commercial operations.
What is AB 2037?
AB 2037, effective January 1, 2026, extended county sealer jurisdiction to EV chargers operated by public agencies. This means that if your municipality, utility district, or public facility bills users for EV charging, your equipment is now subject to Weights and Measures verification and certification.
The law recognizes that EV chargers are commercial measuring devices. Just like gas pumps and electric meters, they must be tested and certified to ensure accuracy and consumer protection.
• County sealer jurisdiction did not extend to public agency EV chargers
• A 1977 Attorney General opinion limited oversight to privately-operated commercial devices
• Public agency chargers operated in a regulatory gap
• Certification requirements were inconsistent for government facilities
• County sealers now have authority over public agency EV chargers
• Public agencies must certify equipment before placing it in commercial service
• Same Weights and Measures standards that apply to private operators now apply to government facilities
• Compliance is mandatory and enforceable
Who Must Comply with AB 2037?
Public Agencies
- • City and county governments
- • Public utilities and water districts
- • Transit agencies
- • Universities and public schools
- • Municipal parking facilities
Key Requirements
Initial Certification
All EV chargers that bill by kilowatt-hour must be certified by a CDFA-registered RSA before being placed in commercial service.
Accuracy Standards
Chargers must meet strict accuracy tolerances: ±1.0% for Level 2 AC, ±2.5% for DC fast chargers. These standards ensure consumers are charged accurately.
Recertification Schedule
Periodic recertification is required following software updates, hardware repairs, or on the interval established by the county sealer. Most sites require recertification every two years.
Documentation
Maintain records of all certification and recertification activities. This documentation proves compliance to regulators and protects your organization.
Enforcement & Penalties
Non-compliance with AB 2037 can result in:
- •CDFA enforcement action and citations
- •Suspension of user fee authority for public agencies
- •Potential loss of LCFS credit eligibility
- •Consumer complaints and liability exposure
- •Misdemeanor violations under BPC Section 12510
