Happening in Fresno: PG&E Holds Public Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase
Source: Fox26 News | By Mayra Franco
PG&E is giving customers a chance to weigh in on its latest proposal to raise electricity rates by 3.6%, but the company says you might not even notice the change. State rules require PG&E to file a General Rate Case every four years. This process determines how much customers will pay on their bills over the next several years. The company submitted it to CPUC back in May. For the first time in a while, customers can speak directly to PG&E about the proposed changes.
Not everyone agrees with PG&E’s optimistic outlook. Consumer advocates say the rate increase could still hit families hard over time. Mark Toney, with The Utility Reform Network said, "In the past six or seven years, PG&E bills have already doubled. They've already gone up 100%.” He adds," This rate case is not just about 2027. It's about 27, 28, 29, and 30. At the end of 2030, if this is approved, the bills will be $42 a month higher or $500 a year higher.” Toney urges residents to attend the hearings saying, "It is incredibly important for you to show up and say, no on this rate increase."
