Pedro and Elizabeth Betancourt conserve energy but still face high bills. A new CPUC rate structure aims to make costs more equitable, benefiting high-energy users in extreme temperatures by adding a fixed charge.
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The new rate structure aims to separate the costs of upgrading infrastructure and maintaining the grid from the price of electricity.
Leslie Howard struggles with high PG&E bills despite energy-saving measures. PG&E rate hikes have led to a $859.60 January bill. CPUC's new proposal aims to lower costs, but its impact is uncertain.
Bird flu is spreading through cows and has infected people in multiple states. In this webinar, experts discuss the latest developments and lessons learned from COVID, and how reporters can keep a spotlight on emerging threats and our collective readiness.
Thousands of fishermen in the Los Angeles region consume what they catch to help feed themselves or their families. Many are unaware of the danger lurking at the ends of their lines.
Scores of California farmworkers are dying in the heat in regions with chronically bad air, even in a state with one of the toughest heat standards in the nation.
A forthcoming reporting project will explore how one Central California region is planning for the impact of rising temperatures on vulnerable populations.
Sometimes, the lack of data is the key piece of the story.
Legacy contamination from dry cleaners is jeopardizing California's groundwater, posing a multi-billion-dollar problem.
Uncover how natural disasters in Sonoma County, California, have amplified health disparities. Explore data-driven insights on the impact of climate, class, and health on vulnerable communities.