DATE:
September 9, 2025
22
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SUPPORT FOR THE STATE'S UTILITY AFFORDABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The 2025 Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package (Package) consists of bills in the California State Senate and Assembly that aim to lower utility costs, ensure fair electricity pricing and advance equitable and affordable energy for residents across the state. The Package includes the following bills: AB 825, AB 1020, AB 1167, SB 24, SB 254, SB 330, SB 332 and SB 500. The bills collectively address issues that impact utility affordability such as capping rates to align with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased transparency for energy data, and relief programs for residents who experienced family deaths or are victims of wildfires and natural disasters. Today's request is to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to take action that reflects the County's support for the 2025 Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
VICE CHAIR MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE AND CHAIR PRO TEM PALOMA AGUIRRE
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to express the County's support for the 2025 Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package consisting of: AB 825, AB 1020, AB 1167, SB 24, SB 254, SB 330, SB 332, and SB 500 consistent with Board Policy M-2.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The 2025 Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package (Package) advances equity by addressing the cost of living and relieving the hardships of housing cost-burdened San Diegans. Housing Cost-Burden is defined under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as households that spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent or mortgages.1 38 percent of homeowners and 58 percent of renters in San Diego County spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing, according to the University of San Dieg...
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