# Electric Bills Are Too High. Here's What California Is Doing About It

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Podcast: [Boiling Point](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boiling-point-7162470)
Published: 2025-09-18T14:39:50+00:00
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## Resource

Sammy Roth talks with Matt Freedman, staff attorney at the Utility Reform Network, about what California lawmakers are doing to rein in soaring electricity costs, and why it’s crucial for the state’s climate goals. Read Sammy’s latest column: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-09-18/california-legislative-session-climate-issues

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