Why are electricity rates so high? And how will Dr. Alex lower them?
Glendale City Council has created too little supply and too much demand
Too little supply:
The new renewable energy technologies they promised aren’t producing the minimum electricity that we need.
They limited our power plant electricity production at only 14% capacity when we have the right to operate it at 24%!!
Too much demand:
They unnecessarily replaced our clean natural gas buses and hybrid city vehicles with an all-electric fleet that competes with our households for the limited electrity that is produced.
They have passed all-electric ordinances that force builders to install electric appliances instead of gas appliances.
Too many costs:
Council bought a TWO MILLION DOLLAR ELECTRIC DUMP TRUCK with our tax money.
The building costs for charging stations and additional infrastructure have been rolled into our power bills!
Doctor Alex will lower electricity rates by balancing all of the city’s different needs:
Increase our electricity production by lifting the production cap:
We can apply for a production increase to the state-allowable 24% as soon as the power plant is completed in July 2026.
We will sell some of this extra electricity for a profit to neighboring cities to buy down rates for Glendale residents.
Resume the use of clean natural gas/hybrid city vehicles and sell off electric vehicles:
California does NOT mandate an all-electric fleet, and this unnecessary move by council was an expensive mistake.
Less competition by city EV chargers will leave more (and cheaper) electricity for our homes.
Redirect appropriated funds to more meaningful city projects:
Bury power lines underground in high-risk areas so that we don’t have deadly fires like Altadena.
Create more discounts for older residents on fixed incomes.