Here’s how high PG&E says bills could get during this historically cold, wet winter in CA

Source: ABC7 News  |  By Dustin Dorsey

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — Utility companies across the state are issuing a warning to Californians: Prepare for higher bills.

Historic rain, now followed by freezing temperatures across the Bay Area is leading to higher than ever gas and electric bills according to T.U.R.N., The Utility Reform Network.

“Hundreds of people are calling to say they can’t afford to pay their bills, they’re afraid of being shut off,” T.U.R.N. executive director Mark Toney said. “They’re cutting back on their prescriptions, cutting back on food. People should not be faced with the choice of heat or eat.”

But Toney says the CPUC needs to consider other measures.

“What we need to do is to get the California Public Utilities Commission to set a cap on rate increases,” Toney said. “I’m talking about, why should utility rates go up any higher than the rate of inflation.”