Energy and climateFinding

California should freeze electricity rates charged by investor-owned utilities.

Rates at California's large investor-owned utilities have risen sharply in recent years and are among the highest in the country. A freeze would stop increases for a period, which could delay spending on wildfire safety and grid upgrades.

Xavier Becerra

Democratic
Agree

As Governor, I will freeze utility rates and home insurance premiums.

Official post · Apr 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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