Advocacy for a livable Future
Electricity is Too Expensive in California
California’s electric rates are nearly twice the national average, contributing to the state’s affordability crisis. High electric rates discourage the clean energy transition to EVs and heat pumps, undercutting the state’s goal of reducing carbon pollution 85% by 2045.
Funds from Polluters Can Lower Bills
California’s Cap-and-Trade Program sets a limit (or cap) on carbon pollution and requires companies to pay for their emissions, motivating them to switch to clean energy.
This year Climate Future California advocated for using revenue from polluters to reduce electric rates, as part of Cap-and-Trade reauthorization.
Lower Electric Bills and PRotect the Climate
This year California legislators passed legislation to allocate more revenue from polluters to lower electric bills.
Affordable electricity empowers more Californians to choose clean energy solutions, like EVs and heat pumps.
To promote affordable electrification, future policies could focus on lowering volumetric electric rates (based on usage).
Together, lower electric bills and a strong Cap-and-Invest Program move California toward a cleaner, more equitable future.
