State lawmakers are advancing efforts to rein in electricity costs with two bills proposing the use of public money for some grid updates. 

State lawmakers are advancing efforts to rein in electricity costs with two bills proposing the use of public money for some grid updates.&nbsp;

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New Legislation Would Upgrade the Power Grid Using Public Funds

KQED newscast for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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New Legislation Would Upgrade the Power Grid Using Public Funds

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