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Lowering California’s high utility costs takes more than flashy slogans. It needs these reforms

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According to CalMatters, wildfire spending is driving California's rising utility costs, adding hundreds of dollars to power bills. The state has allowed utilities to work around cost limits, but the commentary argues that real reform—not just slogans—is needed to address the issue.

Source: https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/07/electric-costs-...

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