California lawmakers debate utility rate reform as session nears end

With California's legislative session ending Aug. 31, Senate Bill 905 proposes a package of measures to address the state's persistently high energy costs, though consensus on rate reform remains elusive.

First covered Aug 11, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Canary Media 3 ways to fix California's utility spending problem — if lawmakers act — California lawmakers are once again contending with how to curb the state’s high energy costs as they hurtle toward the end of this year’s legislative session…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-11 (#4)

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