The public power movement in the U.S. is joining an already-in-motion, global struggle against privatization. If we are 'the next front in climate activism', realizing the full potential of our efforts requires acknowledging this history and linking arms with others like us around the world.
“The most radical piece of literature in America reaches the home of every American each month. . . . It’s called the utility bill." Tony Mazzochi's words inspired me to think about our connectedness with other workers across the entire utility system.
With more than one-quarter of all U.S. households experiencing energy insecurity, the requirement of private utilities to produce competitive profits is fundamentally opposed to the equally urgent tasks of resisting energy apartheid while greening our buildings and the power sector.
In December 2022, Los Angeles organizers won a multi-year fight against utility debt and for utility shutoffs within the largest public utility in the country, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which serves over 4 million households and businesses in its service territory.
