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 DistrictSenator Josh Becker is a public policy innovator working at the nexus of community activism, technology and social justice. Elected to the State Senate in November 2020, Senator Becker represents the residents of California’s 13th Senate District. He is the author of several bills focused on accelerating California’s transition to 100% clean energy and net zero emissions.
