Our mission is to build collective power across communities in California to ensure that all residents have equitable access to safe, affordable, high-quality utility services such as energy, phone, and broadband.

What We Do

Building power within communities across California through education, engagement, community-building, and leadership development.
We propose and advance legislative and regulatory initiatives to ensure that equity in energy and communications remains a cornerstone of public policy in California.
We put our trust in democracy, including the need, when necessary, to mobilize communities to take direct action in response to unjust policies or decisions.

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We envision a California where the collective power and knowledge of our communities lead the discourse and policy decisions on issues related to energy, communication, environmental justice and stewardship. This vision is anchored in the belief that those most impacted by an issue are the best source for uplifting sustainable solutions.

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We work in partnership with community-based organizations across sectors to form coalitions that engage decision-makers on state legislation and regulatory policies impacting energy, phone, and broadband access.

These collaborations are essential to:

Amplifying community voices.
Informing strategic advocacy efforts.
Breaking down silos between organizations.
Driving equitable policy changes.

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Ratepayers United is a community-led organizing network supported by The Utility Reform Network (TURN). Together, we leverage grassroots organizing and advocacy to create meaningful change and ensure energy equity, phone, and broadband access for all people living in California.

Key Focus Areas

Equity and Universal Access: We seek to ensure that all people living in California have access to affordable energy and communications services, with a focus on preventing service gaps for vulnerable populations.

Public Accountability: We push for transparency and accountability among all decision-makers—including utility companies—to guarantee that people receive the service and safety they deserve.

Affordable Power, Phone, and Broadband: We endeavor to transform the current utility system to ensure equitable, high-quality service for all ratepayers by eliminating economic barriers that impact lower-income households.

Community Resilience: We advocate for the resilience of frontline communities and neighborhoods, ensuring they are prioritized for reparations and economic benefits during the transition away from fossil fuels and carbon dependence.