The Latest by Matt Vespa

Senior Attorney

Gavin Newsom, wearing a blue sports jacket and white shirt gestures with both hands while speaking.
October 6, 2025

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

Illustration of how heat pumps power our everyday lives.
August 13, 2025

The Year-Round Comfort Upgrade that Will Keep Cities Leading on Climate

Why the big swap of air conditioners for heat pumps is a great idea.

People hold signs in front of a gated facility. One says "SoCalGas makes me sick"
January 17, 2024

You Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Utility Shenanigans in Your Energy Bill

New legislation can stop utilities like SoCalGas from abusing customer money to fight climate action.

A couple shops for appliances in a home goods store
March 16, 2020

Californians Want to Stop Burning Gas in Their Homes

In a new poll, 70% of Californians said they prefer efficient electric appliances powered by clean electricity instead of fossil gas.

A truck leaves the Aliso Canyon facility in Los Angeles, where the largest gas leak in U.S. history occurred three years ago.
January 4, 2019

We Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Gas Company’s Lobbying

Families in some parts of California are footing the bill for a multi-million dollar lobbying effort to stop California’s clean energy progress.