Another California PG&E Rate Increase Approved Despite Public Outcry

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Written By Alejandra Cruz

Source: Fox 40 Sacramento  |  By Veronica Catlin

The California Public Utilities Commission approved another hike in Pacific Gas & Electric rates that will go into effect in April 2024. The decision was made at Thursday’s California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting despite several customers who vehemently spoke out against it. The added expense follows a 13% rate increase (almost $35 a month) that happened on Jan. 1, 2024.

“The commission is falling for PG&E’s continued claims of crying poor -of saying they’re in a financial squeeze,” said Mark Toney, a member of the Utilities Reform Network. He added that PG&E customers need to prepare themselves because this won’t be the last increase in rates. “The commission is falling for PG&E’s continued claims of crying poor -of saying they’re in a financial squeeze,” said Mark Toney, a member of the Utilities Reform Network. He added that PG&E customers need to prepare themselves because this won’t be the last increase in rates.

 
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