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 · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

46d 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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Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 46d ago · 2 ♥ SB 905, California's latest energy affordability bill, aims to curb returns on wildfire costs, expand debt and public financing for power grids, and explore performance metrics to curb sky-high electric rates. Can it overcome utility opposition?

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