Californians face rising electric rates due to inflation, temperature-driven energy use, and climate policies.
Californians face some of the highest electric rates in the US, with bills nearly doubling in the last decade. This is due to inflation, rising temperatures leading to more energy use for cooling, and state climate policies pushing for electric cars and appliances. However, there are actions policymakers can take to curb these rate increases and prevent ratepayers from being punished when switching to eco-friendly options.
June 02, 2024
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