Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-08-24 18:17:22 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 43638734846C1538BB33C7A4D3F642CA990F03F5EC82F564A6FC7A069447960E
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Original Note:
CA’s electricity rates are historically higher than the national average, but in recent years have soared, only surpassed by HI: https://www.ppic.org/blog/a-closer-look-at-californias-surging-electricity-rates/ The problem was evident before the election, prompting the CA Governor to issue an executive order: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/30/governor-newsom-issues-executive-order-tackling-rising-electric-bills/ Nonetheless, rates continue to rise: https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/08/california-high-utilities-electricity-costs/
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