California Regulators Increase Fixed Monthly Charges for Utility Customers

For most households, the charge will rise to $24 from about $10. One official says the hike will ‘help propel us toward our decarbonization goals.’
California Regulators Increase Fixed Monthly Charges for Utility Customers
A Southern California Edison crew installs a new overhead switch for circuit reliability in Ventura, Calif., on May 13, 2020. Brent Stirton/Getty Images
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The California Public Utility Commission approved a proposal on May 9 to raise fixed charges for most electricity customers to $24.15 per month, with lower charges for those enrolled in programs for low-income residents.

Customers of the state’s largest investor-owned utilities—including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric—will be affected by the change starting in 2025 and 2026, depending on the utility provider.

Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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