Why Your Utility Is Legally Guaranteed a Profit — And Why That Means Your Bill Keeps Climbing
In House Contributor Published on: 25/08/2026
Most homeowners assume utilities raise rates only when costs genuinely rise. In reality, California's regulatory model goes further: utilities are legally entitled to a guaranteed rate of return on every dollar of approved capital investment.
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