01/06/2026
The Northern California Power Agency joins our community in mourning the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.
Representing California’s First District, which includes NCPA members in the City of Gridley, City of Biggs, City of Redding, and Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, Congressman LaMalfa was known not just as a lawmaker, but as a neighbor and a steadfast champion for Northern California.
He brought a farmer’s practicality to Washington, with an instinctive understanding of why local utilities need flexibility to manage costs and protect ratepayers. He was also a steadfast advocate for wildfire safety, working to effectively manage our forests and protect the electric grid from devastating fires. From leading efforts on the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act to championing the Torch Act, he fought to keep our grid reliable and our communities safe.
NCPA was honored to present Congressman LaMalfa with our Spirit of Public Power Award last year, recognizing his longstanding support for public power and his tireless work to advance practical legislative solutions for wildfire prevention, resilience, and recovery.
We are deeply grateful for his years of service and his friendship. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his family, staff, and the many communities he served.
