Democratic climate policies have utility bills soaring

Published February 28, 2024 8:46am ET



The radical and unnecessary climate policies being pursued by Democrats may not be doing much to save the planet, but they are putting a large dent in the wallets of people living in Democratic-run areas.

New York, Massachusetts, and California are among the states seeing soaring energy prices as all three states pursue the kinds of terrible energy policies that climate activists want foisted upon people. California is seeing its highest rate hikes since the 1970s, driven by the rapid transition to renewable energy that left the state’s grid failing and reliant on “dirty” fossil fuels and nuclear energy. The cost of California’s renewable energy transformation is estimated to be up to $370 billion by 2045. For reference, that is more than California’s annual budget.

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