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Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs

Original: la times

California utility companies are lobbying for legal protection from wildfire-related costs, the Los Angeles Times reports. The push would shield utilities from liability for damages caused by their equipment, a contentious issue after devastating fires linked to power infrastructure. Critics argue such a shield would shift financial burdens onto ratepayers and wildfire victims, while the industry says mounting liabilities threaten its financial stability.

Why now: Ongoing concerns over wildfire liability and its impact on California's utility industry keep the issue in the news.

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