High and rising electricity costs are discouraging household electrification and slowing residential decarbonization. Despite available incentives, many Californians hesitate to switch from gas to electric systems because electricity rates—driven upward by costly utility infrastructure investments and overspending—are among the highest in the nation, while gas remains comparatively cheap. As a result, about one-third of households that electrify face higher utility bills. Stakeholders also noted that energy efficiency programs, which can reduce overall energy demand and costs, remain undervalued despite their proven cost-effectiveness.