加利福尼亚州削减电费的新法引发了关于旧电源污染风险增加的辩论。 California’s new law to cut electricity bills sparks debate over increased pollution risks from older power sources.

加利福尼亚州一项旨在降低电费的新法律引发了关于其环境影响的辩论,支持者们向消费者和批评家们宣传可能节省的费用,并警告说,由于依赖更老、效率更低的电源,这可能导致污染增加。 A new California law aimed at lowering electricity bills has ignited debate over its environmental impact, with supporters praising potential cost savings for consumers and critics warning it could lead to increased pollution due to reliance on older, less efficient power sources. 立法允许公用事业公司与某些不可再生的能源供应商签订合同,降低费率,引起对空气质量和气候目标的关切。 The legislation allows utilities to contract with certain non-renewable energy providers to reduce rates, raising concerns about air quality and climate goals. 虽然该法旨在减轻家庭的财政负担,但其对国家清洁能源过渡的长期影响仍不确定,促使决策者、环境团体和居民之间不断进行讨论。 While the law is intended to ease financial burdens on households, its long-term effects on the state’s clean energy transition remain uncertain, prompting ongoing discussion among policymakers, environmental groups, and residents.