Opinion: utility bills should fund public programs through state budgets, not ratepayers

A Consumer Energy Alliance official argues that general-purpose programs currently recovered through utility rates should be financed via state general funds instead.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article

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4d Utility Dive It’s time for utility bill reform — Programs that serve broad public purposes should be financed through state general funds rather than hidden in your electric bill, writes Marc Brown at the…

Appeared in: 2026-09-23 (#20)

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