In the past 10 years, 1/ 2014 to 10/2024, the electricity rate increases of the three large companies that provide electricity in CA ranged from 83% to 118%, more than double the national average of 34%, according to the most recent quarterly report from the California Public Utilities Commission.

The wildfire, mitigation and liability costs, which are attributed regardless of negligence are passed on to the customer and make up 7 to 13% of the increase. 

The rest of the electricity increases that are passed on to the taxpayers are the result of California’s green energy initiatives.