In The News
California Democrats will try again to slash high energy bills
A consistent gripe has reached the ears of California lawmakers in Sacramento as customers’ energy bills rise to new heights, driven by the costs of destructive wildfires and other factors.
“They’re worried about bills going up,” state Sen. Jerry McNerney, a Democrat representing San Joaquin and eastern Alameda county, said in an interview. “It’s on my mind and everybody around here’s mind.”
McNerney, who took office in December after 16 years in Congress, is joining Democrats who control the levers of power at the state Legislature who say they’re redoubling their efforts this year to give energy customers relief from steep energy bills.
For the full report, click here.