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Higher gas prices could play into utilities’ hands, according to a note by Citi Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence may have spoiled utilities’ defensive reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

If government investigators find Edison’s equipment ignited the Eaton fire, at least seven of the state’s 20 most destructive wildfires would have been caused by the three utilities’ equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Before the vote, dozens of utility customers from across the state wrote to the commission’s five members, who were appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, asking them to lower the utilities’ return on equity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

As part of the acquisition process, the acquirers would have to issue new debt and assume the utilities’ existing load, which totals around $90 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025