We are at a pivotal time when California must address not only the climate crisis but also the electricity affordability crisis, which threatens the success of California’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts. Over the past decade, utility rates have risen 127 percent for the average Californian. Meanwhile, PG&E, SoCal Edison, and SDG&E are recording record profits, while working Californians are paying higher prices for unreliable electricity that comes from polluting energy sources.
SB 254 puts important measures in place for cost reduction and spending accountability to address key drivers of rising electricity costs.
Bill author
Senator Josh Becker
Senator, 13th DistrictJosh Becker is a California State Senator representing most of Silicon Valley. In the Legislature, Senator Becker has authored landmark legislation on clean energy, affordability, data privacy and consumer protection, and justice reform. His work has helped position California as a national leader on climate action, digital privacy rights, and policies that strengthen economic opportunity while protecting vulnerable communities. Senator Becker currently serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water and as a member of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications, among other committees.
