Monica Embrey
@monicaembrey.bsky.social
Fighting for #ClimateJustice
Manzanar Committee & LA Voice Board Member
Formerly Sierra Club, Greenpeace USA, Cali Calls
Pomona College & Posse Foundation graduate
Manzanar Committee & LA Voice Board Member
Formerly Sierra Club, Greenpeace USA, Cali Calls
Pomona College & Posse Foundation graduate
OpEd from @theclimatecenter.bsky.social: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate, but why veto the most cost-effective clean energy solutions available today? @elliecohen.bsky.social: calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/electricity-affordable-virtual-power-plants/
Opinion | Gavin Newsom could have made electricity more affordable and climate-friendly. Here’s how
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills on virtual power plants, which deliver energy to the grid from such home devices as smart thermostats, solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps.
calmatters.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
OpEd from @theclimatecenter.bsky.social: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate, but why veto the most cost-effective clean energy solutions available today? @elliecohen.bsky.social: calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/electricity-affordable-virtual-power-plants/
California utilities want to boost their profits during this affordability crisis
Today, 67 groups told @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and CPUC: Enough! Reject these increases and put ratepayers first by cutting profit margins.
Critical as 1 in 5 Californians can't pay their bills
Today, 67 groups told @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and CPUC: Enough! Reject these increases and put ratepayers first by cutting profit margins.
Critical as 1 in 5 Californians can't pay their bills
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
California utilities want to boost their profits during this affordability crisis
Today, 67 groups told @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and CPUC: Enough! Reject these increases and put ratepayers first by cutting profit margins.
Critical as 1 in 5 Californians can't pay their bills
Today, 67 groups told @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and CPUC: Enough! Reject these increases and put ratepayers first by cutting profit margins.
Critical as 1 in 5 Californians can't pay their bills
The @californiapuc is expected to decide SOON whether to grant utilities billions more in authorized profits 💰—while 1 in 5 CA families struggle to pay their energy bills💡💸. Here's what you need to know. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The @californiapuc is expected to decide SOON whether to grant utilities billions more in authorized profits 💰—while 1 in 5 CA families struggle to pay their energy bills💡💸. Here's what you need to know. 🧵
Thank you Senator Sasha Perez for your leadership to demand our CPUC reject giving the utilities more profits and raise electricity bills even higher!
“Eaton Fire victims deserve better than this proposal that’s overloaded with profit for utility companies,” said Senator Sasha Renée Pérez.
“Eaton Fire victims deserve better than this proposal that’s overloaded with profit for utility companies,” said Senator Sasha Renée Pérez.
Senator Pérez Calls On CPUC To Reject Proposals That Would Increase Electricity Bills | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena News
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reject the Return on Equity (ROE) proposals by the state’s investor-owned utilities
southpasadenan.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Thank you Senator Sasha Perez for your leadership to demand our CPUC reject giving the utilities more profits and raise electricity bills even higher!
“Eaton Fire victims deserve better than this proposal that’s overloaded with profit for utility companies,” said Senator Sasha Renée Pérez.
“Eaton Fire victims deserve better than this proposal that’s overloaded with profit for utility companies,” said Senator Sasha Renée Pérez.
Reposted by Monica Embrey
Illinois just casually passing a huge package of clean energy measures, and JB Pritzker isn't even in Brazil: insideclimatenews.org/news/0611202...
Illinois General Assembly Passes Energy Reform Act Aiming to Reduce Rates and Reach Clean Energy Goals - Inside Climate News
The state passed the legislation during a veto session after months of lobbying from advocacy groups, but some concerns over planning provisions and consumer costs linger.
insideclimatenews.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Illinois just casually passing a huge package of clean energy measures, and JB Pritzker isn't even in Brazil: insideclimatenews.org/news/0611202...
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION: Tell @californiapuc @GavinNewsom to cut utility profits to reasonable rates. While families struggle with bills, utilities want MORE profit. We deserve affordable energy.
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ACT: The CPUC Must Protect Ratepayers, Not Shareholders
Affordable power is essential for a clean energy future. Tell the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to stand with Californians, not corporate utilities demanding double profits.
act.sierraclub.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION: Tell @californiapuc @GavinNewsom to cut utility profits to reasonable rates. While families struggle with bills, utilities want MORE profit. We deserve affordable energy.
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Reposted by Monica Embrey
So, this Sierra Club article...
I worked there for 27 years and was a volunteer before that for a while.
Both for the long-term effectiveness of the environmental movement and as a simple (but complex) matter of justice, the organization needed change.
I worked there for 27 years and was a volunteer before that for a while.
Both for the long-term effectiveness of the environmental movement and as a simple (but complex) matter of justice, the organization needed change.
The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
So, this Sierra Club article...
I worked there for 27 years and was a volunteer before that for a while.
Both for the long-term effectiveness of the environmental movement and as a simple (but complex) matter of justice, the organization needed change.
I worked there for 27 years and was a volunteer before that for a while.
Both for the long-term effectiveness of the environmental movement and as a simple (but complex) matter of justice, the organization needed change.
The ADL just launched “Mamdani Monitor” — a website to surveil the new mayor. If they want to keep Jews scared and isolated from our allies and neighbors, their time as Jewish leaders is over. Add your name to the petition from @bendthearc.bsky.social
: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_m...
: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_m...
Add your name: American Jews reject the ADL’s racist “Mamdani Monitor”
If the ADL wants to keep Jews isolated from our allies and neighbors, their time as Jewish leaders is over.
www.bendthearc.us
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The ADL just launched “Mamdani Monitor” — a website to surveil the new mayor. If they want to keep Jews scared and isolated from our allies and neighbors, their time as Jewish leaders is over. Add your name to the petition from @bendthearc.bsky.social
: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_m...
: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_m...
I'm attending Lead Locally's event, “2025 Election Debrief: Climate on the Ballot” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
2025 Election Debrief: Climate on the Ballot · Lead Locally
Join Lead Locally for a conversation with activists and newly elected climate champions to celebrate, discuss the results of our most recent state & municipal elections, and consider what victories ar...
www.mobilize.us
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I'm attending Lead Locally's event, “2025 Election Debrief: Climate on the Ballot” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
This cause is close to my heart - love the Dodgers and hate ICE - please sign to tell the owners of the Dodgers Mark Walter to dump ICE: sign.moveon.org/petitions/we...
We ♥️ the LA Dodgers! We don’t love ICE! ¡Amamos a los Dodgers! ¡Ni un dólar mas para ICE!
LA loves the Dodgers!
With the World Series headed to the City of Angels, we need to make sure the Dodgers' owner, Mark Walter, loves ALL Angelenos back. 40% of Dodger fans are Latino - the fan...
sign.moveon.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This cause is close to my heart - love the Dodgers and hate ICE - please sign to tell the owners of the Dodgers Mark Walter to dump ICE: sign.moveon.org/petitions/we...
Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing #AB1280: California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
Press release: California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air
Victory — AB 1280 establishes funding mechanism for companies to replace dirty industrial equipment with zero-emissions technologies
industriouslabs.org
October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing #AB1280: California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
GOOD NEWS: @governor.ca.gov signed #AB1280, which will help California manufacturers shift to zero-emissions equipment like heat pumps and thermal energy storage!
Next up 👉 “We hope to see Governor Newsom invest funds from cap and invest in the INDIGO program” - @lasmogguy.bsky.social
Next up 👉 “We hope to see Governor Newsom invest funds from cap and invest in the INDIGO program” - @lasmogguy.bsky.social
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
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
GOOD NEWS: @governor.ca.gov signed #AB1280, which will help California manufacturers shift to zero-emissions equipment like heat pumps and thermal energy storage!
Next up 👉 “We hope to see Governor Newsom invest funds from cap and invest in the INDIGO program” - @lasmogguy.bsky.social
Next up 👉 “We hope to see Governor Newsom invest funds from cap and invest in the INDIGO program” - @lasmogguy.bsky.social
Yes! Clean manufacturing is a
✅ Win for workers
✅ Win for climate
✅ Win for communities
by creating good paying union jobs, cleaning up pollution and keeping manufacturing businesses in California to make the products we use and love every day.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social should sign #AB1280 today
✅ Win for workers
✅ Win for climate
✅ Win for communities
by creating good paying union jobs, cleaning up pollution and keeping manufacturing businesses in California to make the products we use and love every day.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social should sign #AB1280 today
Mike Mendoza, Business Manager of IBEW Local 684 (@ibew-9th.bsky.social), makes the case for why investing in clean manufacturing is a win-win for the Central Valley. By signing AB1280, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social can secure good-paying, skilled jobs for our communities. sjvsun.com/view/moderni...
Modernizing the Central Valley manufacturing sector is a win for good jobs, public health, and the economy
Assembly Bill 1280 offers the Central Valley a rare chance to retain high-value industrial jobs and operators while delivering on clean energy goals, writes IBEW's Mike Mendoza.
sjvsun.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Yes! Clean manufacturing is a
✅ Win for workers
✅ Win for climate
✅ Win for communities
by creating good paying union jobs, cleaning up pollution and keeping manufacturing businesses in California to make the products we use and love every day.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social should sign #AB1280 today
✅ Win for workers
✅ Win for climate
✅ Win for communities
by creating good paying union jobs, cleaning up pollution and keeping manufacturing businesses in California to make the products we use and love every day.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social should sign #AB1280 today
Reposted by Monica Embrey
If you’re in California and want to register your opinion with Gov. Newsom about AB 1167 and SB 24, you can call him at (916) 445-2841.
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If you’re in California and want to register your opinion with Gov. Newsom about AB 1167 and SB 24, you can call him at (916) 445-2841.
Reposted by Monica Embrey
If Newsom vetoes AB 1167 / SB 24, his critics will say that anyone who can’t stand up to utility lobbyists can’t be trusted to lower people’s utility bills. And they’d have a fair point.
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If Newsom vetoes AB 1167 / SB 24, his critics will say that anyone who can’t stand up to utility lobbyists can’t be trusted to lower people’s utility bills. And they’d have a fair point.
Reposted by Monica Embrey
Newsom is staking his claim to national leadership on the notion that he will lower costs. Signing this bill will strengthen that claim and signal to customers that he stands with them, not the monopolies. x.com/CAgovernor/s...
Governor Gavin Newsom on X: "I just signed bipartisan laws to lower Californians' electricity costs, stabilize our gas supply, and provide a stable funding source for @CaHSRA's high-speed rail. Millions of Californians will soon start saving billions on their energy costs, and the savings don’t stop there. https://t.co/XyhlkSdXOQ" / X
I just signed bipartisan laws to lower Californians' electricity costs, stabilize our gas supply, and provide a stable funding source for @CaHSRA's high-speed rail. Millions of Californians will soon start saving billions on their energy costs, and the savings don’t stop there. https://t.co/XyhlkSdXOQ
x.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Newsom is staking his claim to national leadership on the notion that he will lower costs. Signing this bill will strengthen that claim and signal to customers that he stands with them, not the monopolies. x.com/CAgovernor/s...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
The answer is old as time: PG&E, SoCalEdison and SDG&E remain very powerful lobbying forces with the Governor. It’s fair to suspect that they are mischaracterizing the bill and using all their access with the Newsom Administration to lobby for a veto.
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The answer is old as time: PG&E, SoCalEdison and SDG&E remain very powerful lobbying forces with the Governor. It’s fair to suspect that they are mischaracterizing the bill and using all their access with the Newsom Administration to lobby for a veto.
Reposted by Monica Embrey
Vetoing the bill would undermine all of @GavinNewsom’s efforts to lower Californians’ costs of living, so it would be only natural to wonder why on earth he’s rumored to be considering it.
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Vetoing the bill would undermine all of @GavinNewsom’s efforts to lower Californians’ costs of living, so it would be only natural to wonder why on earth he’s rumored to be considering it.
Reposted by Monica Embrey
Newsom has already shown leadership this session on lowering customers’ bills. SB 254, which he championed and signed, “reins in utility profits” by making sure the utilities don’t earn profits on the next $6 billion they spend to reduce wildfires. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Commentary: Decent work on climate, Gavin Newsom. I still hope California's next governor is better
Here's what the the Legislature passed last week — on electric bills, renewable energy, oil refineries and more.
www.latimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Newsom has already shown leadership this session on lowering customers’ bills. SB 254, which he championed and signed, “reins in utility profits” by making sure the utilities don’t earn profits on the next $6 billion they spend to reduce wildfires. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
California’s utilities are telling Newsom the bills are unnecessary because they don’t charge customers for politics. But we know that’s not true, because they keep getting caught doing it. Whoops!
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
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www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
SoCalGas fought a key California climate solution for years. It cost customers millions
The nation’s largest gas company has diverted millions in customer dollars to lobby for gas in homes and buildings. Its regulator has done little about it.
www.sacbee.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
California’s utilities are telling Newsom the bills are unnecessary because they don’t charge customers for politics. But we know that’s not true, because they keep getting caught doing it. Whoops!
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
Unsurprisingly, the policies that make up AB 1167 / SB 24 are also overwhelmingly popular: “93% of California voters agree that utilities should not charge customers for wasteful spending, including lobbying, PR, and marketing campaigns.” www.turn.org/press-releas...
California residents demand Governor and Lawmakers control skyrocketing utility bills, according to new poll — TURN
Sacramento, CA — California utility consumers are demanding lawmakers rein in skyrocketing rates and hold for-profit investor-owned utilities (IOUs) accountable…
www.turn.org
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Unsurprisingly, the policies that make up AB 1167 / SB 24 are also overwhelmingly popular: “93% of California voters agree that utilities should not charge customers for wasteful spending, including lobbying, PR, and marketing campaigns.” www.turn.org/press-releas...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
California would be the 7th state in recent years to pass a law like this. These laws are already saving ratepayers money! Connecticut customers have been spared from footing the bill for up to $10 million of their utilities’ spending.
energyandpolicy.org/new-laws-cur...
energyandpolicy.org/new-laws-cur...
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
California would be the 7th state in recent years to pass a law like this. These laws are already saving ratepayers money! Connecticut customers have been spared from footing the bill for up to $10 million of their utilities’ spending.
energyandpolicy.org/new-laws-cur...
energyandpolicy.org/new-laws-cur...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
Here’s how it works. The bill would:
1) Stop utilities from baking the money they spend on political influence into rates;
2) Establish new transparency reforms to ensure they follow the law;
3.) Mandate penalties if they break the rules.
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
1) Stop utilities from baking the money they spend on political influence into rates;
2) Establish new transparency reforms to ensure they follow the law;
3.) Mandate penalties if they break the rules.
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
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Here’s how it works. The bill would:
1) Stop utilities from baking the money they spend on political influence into rates;
2) Establish new transparency reforms to ensure they follow the law;
3.) Mandate penalties if they break the rules.
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
1) Stop utilities from baking the money they spend on political influence into rates;
2) Establish new transparency reforms to ensure they follow the law;
3.) Mandate penalties if they break the rules.
energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
The bill (AB 1167/SB 24) would take the painfully obvious step of stopping monopoly utilities from charging customers for their lobbying and PR campaigns. Signing it into law would cement Newsom as a national leader on utility accountability and affordability. 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
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The bill (AB 1167/SB 24) would take the painfully obvious step of stopping monopoly utilities from charging customers for their lobbying and PR campaigns. Signing it into law would cement Newsom as a national leader on utility accountability and affordability. energyandpolicy.org/california-l...
Reposted by Monica Embrey
A bill is sitting on @GavinNewsom’s desk that would lower Californians’ utility bills – all he has to do is sign it. But rumors are swirling that he plans to do the opposite - a move that could prove disastrous for California and for Newsom. A 🧵:
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A bill is sitting on @GavinNewsom’s desk that would lower Californians’ utility bills – all he has to do is sign it. But rumors are swirling that he plans to do the opposite - a move that could prove disastrous for California and for Newsom. A 🧵: