Southern California families have seen significant increases in their electricity bills in recent years, with Southern California Edison reporting that the typical residential monthly bill rose from approximately $126 in 2021 to $176 in 2024. At the same time, Edison International reported $4.46 billion in net income in 2025, while another rate increase approved by the California Public Utilities Commission took effect in 2025. For families already facing rising costs for housing, groceries, and other necessities, the continued increase in utility bills has become a growing affordability concern.
Councilwoman Jessie Lopez is also raising questions about Edison’s role in California politics, particularly in the race for the 68th Assembly District. According to the campaign, Edison International directly contributed to Lopez’s opponent and also contributed millions of dollars to political committees that subsequently spent money supporting her opponent and participating in the AD-68 race. Lopez argues that voters deserve transparency about the relationship between rising utility costs, corporate political spending and the candidates seeking to represent them in Sacramento. She is calling for greater accountability from investor-owned utilities and a fairer energy system that puts the interests of consumers and working families first.
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