The affordability of necessary utilities like electricity and water is a growing concern for many Californians. Last October, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-24, directing several state agencies to take steps to manage rising electricity costs. California has long had programs to help low-income customers pay for their water service and more help may be coming. As we move through this year, it will be interesting to see how these efforts develop.
In an article for Nossaman’s California Water Views – 2025 Outlook, I explore what water providers have been doing to address these affordability challenges and discuss current initiatives being undertaken by the State and the Legislature on this front.
PartnerWillis Hon focuses on serving water industry clients across California on a broad range of administrative and regulatory matters. He has extensive experience before the California Public Utilities Commission where he has ...
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