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 Your Bills

Each year, 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. California lawmakers are currently considering Cap-and-Trade renewal, creating an opportunity to use some of the revenue from polluters to reduce electric bills for Californians.

Lower Electric Bills are Good for Your Wallet and the Climate

Affordable electricity empowers more Californians to choose clean energy solutions, like EVs and heat pumps. In fact, a 10% rate cut could boost demand for clean energy by 24%.

Ask your California legislators to use Cap-and-Trade funds to substantially reduce California’s electric rates, and move California toward a cleaner, more equitable future.