Wildfire Survivors Warn California Utility Proposal Could Limit Compensation After Future Fires

Wildfire survivors warn California utility proposal could limit compensation after future fires

Local wildfire survivors and advocates are raising concerns about a proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office that they say could protect electric utilities...

Utilities’ Phony “Wildfire Victims First” Coalition Trots Out Utility-Paid Spokespeople to Push Wildfire Bailout – Consumer Watchdog

Sacramento, CA —  The utility-funded coalition pushing for a utility bailout in Sacramento, deceptively named “Wildfire Victims First,” issued a press release August 10 (opens in...

Newsom Makes Last-minute Push To Help California Utilities Facing Wildfire Bills To Pay Less – Folsom Times

By Jeanne Kuan & Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters One of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final political fights in California is a revival of an old one. As wildfire costs threaten utilities’ financial models, the governor wants to help them pay less for fires.  In the final few weeks of his last legislative session as California governor, Gavin Newsom is asking lawmakers to help reduce how much profit-making utility companies must pay out after wildfires.  His …

Gov. Newsom’s wildfire package must deliver ratepayer savings and invest in mitigation, leading energy advocates say

Ratepayer and environmental organizations call on Newsom and the legislature to ensure any deal lowers electricity bills, protects survivors, reduces wildfire risk, and undergoes full public debate SACRAMENTO – As Governor Newsom and California lawmakers negotiate a deal to reform utility liability for wildfires, leading ratepayer, environmental and economic advocates sent a letter today urging that any package deliver immediate ratepayer saving…