The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is reviewing two major policy changes: a proposed residential demand fee that would charge residents based on how much electricity they use at one time, and Liberty Utilities’ plan to eliminate the long-standing rate class for non-permanent residences, which was originally created to reflect their different consumption patterns. Together, these changes would disproportionately raise costs for full-time residents while reducing accountability for vacation homes and seasonal visitors who drive peak demand and contribute to wildfire risk, the primary factors behind rising rates.