Bill > AB1295

This bill requires the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of customer billing and noticing requirements for gas and electric utilities by June 1, 2026. The evaluation aims to identify potential ways to consolidate and enhance billing transparency, with specific focus on clearly showing the source and value of each charge on customer bills, including commodities, taxes, public purpose programs, and community choice aggregator charges. The bill directs the CPUC to explore using the most cost-effective communication channels such as email, online portals, or mobile applications, and allows the commission to seek input from utilities and other stakeholders during this process. Notably, the original language requiring public utilities to provide quarterly information about state-mandated costs on billing statements has been removed, and replaced with this broader evaluation directive. The bill also includes a provision that no additional state reimbursement is required for implementing these requirements, as the changes are primarily administrative in nature. The legislation is part of ongoing efforts to increase transparency and understanding of utility billing for California consumers.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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