""If I went ahead, and I had burned somebody's house down, they would be holding me accountable. They'd be garnishing my wages. They would be making sure I paid my victims. We are not asking anything less than that," said Will Abrams."
"If the bill passes, the CPUC would need to come up with recommendations to cut ratepayers' electricity costs and assess how much money companies owe fire victims."
"PG&E say it's committed to delivering safe, reliable energy at the lowest possible cost."
Legislation is being considered by state lawmakers that could reduce PG&E bills by 30%. The bill aims to ensure that survivors of fires caused by PG&E receive their full settlements. Will Abrams, a survivor of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, is leading the 'Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition' and emphasizes accountability for utility companies. If passed, the CPUC will develop recommendations to lower electricity costs for ratepayers and evaluate the financial obligations of companies to fire victims. PG&E asserts its commitment to providing safe and affordable energy.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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