Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-08-24 11:12:05 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9B7F40AA648A2AD2639F7DB16B0318A6CD0C97D7745DA53CD3CD499AC89BA4D3
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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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