Democrats in Sacramento want to make energy even more expensive
California lawmakers are advancing SB 1359, a bill that aims to transition the state away from natural gas towards an all-electric future. This legislation imposes stricter regulations on gas infrastructure, potentially increasing energy costs for consumers. Critics argue that the bill could exacerbate existing energy affordability issues and limit consumer choice.
- ▪SB 1359 requires gas utilities to prove new infrastructure projects align with California's 2045 carbon-neutrality mandate.
- ▪The bill mandates the creation of a costly Gas Infrastructure Decommissioning Trust without allowing companies to recover those costs through rate increases.
- ▪California already has some of the highest electricity prices in the nation, with residential rates around 30 cents per kilowatt-hour.
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Opinion Democrats in Sacramento want to make energy even more expensive By Sarah Wagoner Published May 20, 2026, 4:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google We all know how expensive gas has become in California — and how much more expensive it is than in other states. Household energy prices are also rising dramatically. Now, Sacramento lawmakers are pushing SB 1359, a sweeping new mandate that would make it harder, more expensive, and more legally risky to maintain California’s natural gas infrastructure – all in the name of meeting the state’s aggressive climate change agenda.
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