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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · 21h

You are on a roll today @gavinnewsom.bsky.social, let's keep it up! Show Californians you care more about them than for-profit utilities and sign #AB1167 to keep the costs of their lobbying and PR campaigns out of our energy bills!

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 21h

Let’s stop forcing California customers to pay for their utilities' advertising and political lobbying costs.

@governor.ca.gov: sign #AB1167!

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 1d

We had an amazing rally to urge @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to electrify our buses.

Angelenos are counting on it.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

There's a bill on Gavin Newsom's desk right now that would stop monopoly utility companies from adding the costs of their lobbying and PR campaigns into customers' bills.

It's unclear if Newsome will sign the bill, despite 93% of voters agreeing with its premise.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 22h

Indeed.

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 23h

This is the last bill sitting on Gov. Newsom's desk that can lower utility bills from this session. Utilities are lobbying furiously against it.

If you’re from California and want to register your opinion about AB 1167, call the Gov. at (916) 445-2841.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

There's a bill on Gavin Newsom's desk right now that would stop monopoly utility companies from adding the costs of their lobbying and PR campaigns into customers' bills.

It's unclear if Newsome will sign the bill, despite 93% of voters agreeing with its premise.

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Monica Embrey @monicaembrey.bsky.social · 1d

Good news! It was signed!

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 1d

If you live in California and you want lower utility bills, and not to be forced to pay every month for those ubiquitous PG&E ads, and all the other insidious things your utility does to lobby our leaders, now’s the time to call Gov. Newsom at (916) 445-2841. Ask him to sign #AB1167.

David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 3d

It's not the only or even the main reason @governor.ca.gov
should sign it, but this bill is tailor-made for him to say "I will stand up to powerful interests to lower your monthly bills."

Seems like the kinda thing he wants to communicate!

energyandpolicy.org/california-l...

California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for political spending

State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs.

energyandpolicy.org

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 1d

We had an amazing rally to urge @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to electrify our buses.

Angelenos are counting on it.

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City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 1d

“Despite her focus on affordability, Gov. Hochul has yet to change any of our policies to bring down energy costs. Repealing the 100-foot rule can be the start.” citylimits.org/opinion-ny-u...

Opinion: NY Utilities Are Exploiting an Outdated Law to Raise Energy Bills - City Limits

"Despite her focus on affordability, Gov. Hochul has yet to change any of our policies to bring down energy costs. Repealing the 100-foot rule can be the start."

citylimits.org

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing!

Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 2d

🤩🤩

Josh Fruhlinger @jfruh.bsky.social · 2d

genuinely squealed like I saw a celebrity

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 2d

This is a big win for utility customers in Maryland.

Maryland Matters @marylandmatters.org · 14d

Natural gas customers will save $1 billion over the next decade under a new Maryland policy that puts that cost where it belongs, writes Emily Scarr, on the utilities, which now earn $3 from existing ratepayers for every $1 spent hooking up new homes.
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/27/a...

A win for Maryland gas utility customers - Maryland Matters

Natural gas customers will save $1 billion over the next decade under a new Maryland policy that puts that cost where it belongs, writes Emily Scarr, on the utilities, which now earn $3 from existing ...

marylandmatters.org

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Fernando Gaytan @amadorreyes6.bsky.social · 2d

Still relevant. @governor.ca.gov this bill is not needed, and will do more harm by chilling rules on air pollution when we can least afford it. Unlike the feds, you can let local agencies have all options to reduce pollution. #VetoSB34

Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Jun 30

Theral Golden doesn’t mince words.
“If you vote for SB 34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.”
@assemblydems.bsky.social @casendems.bsky.social
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...

SB 34 Is a Death Sentence for Our Communities - Los Angeles Sentinel

If you vote for SB 34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · 3d

💯. @governor.ca.gov - be the Governor that stood up to for-profit utilities and sign #AB1167 to make California the 7th state to protect customers from footing the bill for their lobbying and promotional campaigns!

UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · 3d

Gov. Newsom should sign AB 1167 to keep costs down for utility ratepayers by ensuring they are not forced to subsidize utilities’ political lobbying and PR, our @denisegrab.bsky.social writes at @legal-planet.org.

legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...

Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet

AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.

legal-planet.org

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 3d

Newsom just signed an excellent law that will help fund the widespread transition from natural gas boilers to industrial heat pumps.

Now sign SB79, Gavin.

California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air

AB 1280 establishes funding mechanism for companies to replace dirty industrial equipment with zero-emissions technologies

earthjustice.org

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 3d

@governor.ca.gov let's get this done!

UCLA Emmett Institute @uclalawemmett.bsky.social · 3d

Gov. Newsom should sign AB 1167 to keep costs down for utility ratepayers by ensuring they are not forced to subsidize utilities’ political lobbying and PR, our @denisegrab.bsky.social writes at @legal-planet.org.

legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...

Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet

AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.

legal-planet.org

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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · 3d

Every time Californians pay their utility bill, they may also be footing the bill for their utility's lobbying costs.

#AB1167 would put an end to this.

@governor.ca.gov let's sign this important bill!

A New Law Can Cut Expenses that Shouldn’t Be in Californians' Utility Bills

It's up to Governor Newsom to sign AB 1167 into law and give Californians the protections other states are already enjoying.

earthjustice.org

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IBEW 569 @ibew569.bsky.social · 3d

Great news folks! 👀 👇🏽

IBEW Ninth District @ibew-9th.bsky.social · 3d

GOOD NEWS! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed AB 1280 into law last night! This is a huge step forward for a clean industrial sector built on good union jobs, and we value his support. #IBEW

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · 3d

Next up, let's sign #AB1167 to protect Californians from footing the bill for monopoly utilities' lobbying engines!

✅ builds guardrails and defines activities utilities must pay for
✅ increases transparency to spot abuses of customer funds
✅ establishes consequences for utilities that break the law

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 4d

I just signed legislation to further protect consumers and put money back in your pocket, including:

✅ Making it easier to get food delivery app refunds
✅ Banning car retailers from tacking on add-on services
✅ Strengthening our Financial Protection Department after Trump's gutting of the CFPB

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you @industriouslabs.bsky.social for the incredible partnership to get this bill over the finish line!

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 3d

Next up 👉 “We hope to see Governor Newsom invest funds from cap and invest in the INDIGO program” - @lasmogguy.bsky.social

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 3d

GOOD NEWS: @governor.ca.gov just signed #AB1280, which will help California manufacturers shift to zero-emissions equipment like heat pumps!
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much for all of your incredible work! Looking forward to seeing what's next.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 3d

Monopoly utilities in California are getting rich.

Californians struggling to cover rent shouldn’t also bankroll utility lobbying and PR campaigns.

@governor.ca.gov: let's sign #AB1167 and save people money.
earthjustice.org/experts/matt...

A New Law Can Cut Expenses that Shouldn’t Be in Californians' Utility Bills

It's up to Governor Newsom to sign AB 1167 into law and give Californians the protections other states are already enjoying.

earthjustice.org

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