Gas utility future and affordability pressures
Long Beach
Summary
Consultants and staff flagged declining gas consumption, rates pegged to SoCal Gas, and a roughly $20 million annual transfer to the city's general fund as major pressures. There's no long-term plan for the gas utility's future amid electrification and climate goals, though opportunities exist in fuel cells and industrial customers.
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Declining gas sales shrink revenue while pipeline costs remain, pressuring rates for the roughly 75% of revenue that comes from residential customers.
Residents could benefit if the utility finds innovative ways to keep gas rates affordable while funding infrastructure.
Residential gas customers bear the risk of rising rates if consumption keeps falling.
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