California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

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Energy Bills in Legislature: Affordability, Wildfire Prevention, and Faster Approvals

Mar 12, 2025
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The California legislature will consider several bills aimed at reducing consumer electricity bills, an aim that is in tension with other efforts to improve grid reliability and to prevent wildfires caused by transmission lines. Investment in these projects could increase electricity rates when utilities pass the costs on to customers.

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