Is PG&E's New Pricing Fair?
Northern California is set to see major changes in how electricity bills are calculated, with a new plan introducing fixed monthly charges based on income starting in 2026 for PG&E customers. This adjustment is meant to spread the cost of maintaining our state's energy infrastructure more equitably—but will it?
📈 What Changed?
In January, PG&E implemented a dramatic rate hike of 20%+, which they claim covers the cost of essential updates to their aging infrastructure. However, this has resulted in average bills soaring, with typical households paying over $400 more annually.
🔄 Fixed Charges: A Solution or a Problem?
Adding to the controversy, a proposed fixed monthly charge is set to be introduced in 2026. PG&E's rate restructure will now incorporate a fixed monthly charge for infrastructure costs, breaking away from purely consumption-based billing. This charge will vary: $6, $12, or $24.15 per month, depending on income.
You can learn more about the changes in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gsFyjtYr
What's your take on this change? Are fixed charges a fair solution, or do they place too heavy a burden on California's residents?
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