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Merrian Borgeson @merriangb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BREAKING: @governor.ca.gov just signed the Home Energy Choice Act, a bill that will give Californians the freedom and funds to install electric appliances with money that would otherwise have been used to replace old gas lines www.nrdc.org/press-releas...

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Merrian Borgeson @merriangb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

GOOD NEWS: The #HomeEnergyChoiceAct just passed! We’re one step closer to giving Californians a choice in what energy powers their home appliances. Thank you @asmmarcberman.bsky.social for your leadership. Next up: @governor.ca.gov's signature. earthjustice.org/press/2026/c...

earthjustice.org

California Legislature Passes the Home Energy Choice Act

AB 2313 will give Californians the freedom and funds for non-polluting appliances with money that would otherwise be spent replacing gas service lines

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NRDC Action Fund @nrdcactionfund.org · 26/08/2026

California wildfires—like the devastating 2025 Eaton Fire—cause billions in damages, and many of these costs get paid through increases in electric rates. California must invest in more resilient communities to reduce wildfire risk and protect households from rising energy bills.

energyathaas.wordpress.com

Who Should Pay for Utility-Ignited Wildfires?

This cost allocation fight is not a zero sum game On January 7, 2025, sparks from arcing electrical lines ignited dry brush in a canyon above Altadena. Powerful Santa Ana winds fanned flames that r…

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NRDC @nrdc.org · 19/09/2025

California leads the way again. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a suite of climate bills into law today, making major steps toward a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable energy future.

politico.com

Gavin Newsom signs sweeping energy affordability package

The new laws address electricity markets, wildfire costs, oil drilling and the state's landmark emissions-trading program.

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