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Newsom seeks $18 billion for utilities’ wildfire fund as California faces future blazes

Electricity ratepayers would contribute half the money through a monthly fee. The other half would come Edison, PG&E and Sempra.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

California governor seeks additional $18 billion for utilities' wildfire fund, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) -California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing legislation to bolster the state's wildfire fund with an additional $18 billion for utilities, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plan.

AOL · 4h

Gov. Newsom seeks to raise $18 billion to shore up state wildfire fund

Gov. Newsom proposes that electric customers and utility shareholders pay another $18 billion to shore up a $21 billion state fund for wildfire victims

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Newsom Reportedly Devising Plan To Saddle Ratepayers With Wildfire Cleanup Fees

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering a plan to charge ratepayers and utilities additional fees ...

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Southern California Edison says it will create an Eaton Fire ‘compensation program.’ Survivors are skeptical

The Eaton Fire’s cause is still under investigation, but Southern California Edison is launching a way to compensate victims.

Republican Lawmaker Demands Probe of $100 Million in Funds Raised by FireAid Concert

Congressman Kevin Kiley said he believes 'money went to nonprofits that mostly have nothing to do with fire relief'' and has ...

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$100M FireAid Funds Distributed to Non-profits Helping CA Wildfire Victims

A review of the beneficiaries' grants and work showed how FireAid was an urgent lifeline in the worst of the disaster and ...

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Californians are worried about wildfire and growing costs of climate change, survey finds

Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.

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California utility creates fund for victims of January's deadly Eaton Fire near LA

Southern California Edison has announced it will create a fund to compensate victims of January’s devastating Eaton Fire near ...

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