In 2022, California introduced a groundbreaking bill allowing public utilities to adjust fixed-rate charges based on household income. The fixed rate, covering infrastructure costs, now varies depending on income levels, irrespective of electricity usage. This significant change applies even to those with solar power, raising concerns about fairness and conservation incentives.
Opinion: Controversial Utility Bill: Californians to Pay Based on Income, Not Usage | Jim Desmond
California’s Controversial Electricity Bill: Charging by Income Raises Eyebrows
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