Created in 1911, California's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) was intended to protect consumers from monopolistic utilities. However, over the years, the PUC has been accused of succumbing to cozy relationships with private utility companies. With rising electricity costs and a lack of oversight, voters are again frustrated. The 47% increase in residential electricity rates from 2019-2023 highlights this failure. Citizens express concerns over systemic issues that mirror past struggles against misinformation and public manipulation by powerful interests, reiterating the urgent need for reform.
"California voters created the modern Public Utilities Commission in 1911 to curb corrupt railroads; 114 years later, they seek reform due to utility cronyism and rising costs."
"California's utilities commission, originally designed to protect citizens from greedy utility companies, has failed to uphold its duty, allowing significant rate increases without justification."
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