Albany CA’s Energy Consumption Tax.  In November 2020 Albany’s voters approved Measure DD – Utility Users Tax – an energy consumption tax.  All Albany residents except for designated low-income residents pay an increased 9.5% blanket utility service tax that funds a variety of city services, including emissions reduction projects and environmental sustainability programs.  “Albany CA: Funding Climate Action” 4/13/21. www.cityclimatecorner.com