The Rates Everyone Loves to Hate

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Written By Alejandra Cruz

Source: Politico  |  By Noah Baustin

Energy rates have quickly emerged as California’s 2026 political punching bag. And signs are everywhere that the Sacramento class intends to keep hammering the issue this election year.  

The Utility Reform Network is contacting state Assembly and Senate candidates urging them to take strong energy affordability positions, according to Mark Toney, the organization’s executive director. 

 
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