As California races toward a clean energy future, electricity bills are rising, leaving many people wondering ”what exactly are we paying for?”

In this episode, we dig into California’s energy affordability crisis and ask how we can build a cleaner grid without leaving consumers behind. We explore what’s driving rising utility bills, the role of investor-owned utilities, and why environmental justice advocates say the communities most affected by pollution should have a greater say in how we build our energy future.

We’ll also look at the clean energy technologies already available, from solar and battery storage to energy efficiency, and how putting them in the right places could help replace aging fossil fuel infrastructure while making the grid cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable.

Because California’s clean energy transition isn’t just about what we build. It’s about who pays, who benefits, and who gets a seat at the table.

Guests:
Katherine Ramsey, Staff Attorney for the Sierra Club's Environmental Law Program.
Heena Singh, Senior Energy Justice Manager at California Environmental Justice Alliance

Featuring music from Cheekface