Why some Californians' electric bill could see a major change soon

[@linofierro1]

I'm sick of CA, everything is going up!!!! Taxes now utilities? So sick of this BS!!!

[@chrisdeguzman7795]

They mentioned that car insurance will increase as well, in addition, the dwp said theyll have to increase the water bill as well…wat a full of crap🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wendygerrish4964]

Insurance companies are likely the root cause..wildland fires-the insurance companies got a free pass and the courts stuck the costs on Californians by blaming everything on utility companies...strangely enough the publically owned ones ie the people pay, not the insurance industry. Yet whoa..Californians are getting home insurance drops and increases aswell!!!

[@slowmojo9355]

​@@chrisdeguzman7795Yup good thing i move to Mexico,....i got great weather free water, no morgage my electric bill comes out to 13 bucks a month. Im one happy dude😂😂

[@yourfuture5756]

tell us you’re a cry baby without telling us.

[@linofierro1]

@yourfuture5756 You must have so much money to keep paying taxes. Or maybe your one of those democrat free loaders

[@64stgee]

Isnt this illegal, a company requesting to see how much we make.

[@turbolag98]

I live in the central valley and my electric bill was $1,017 last month. This is crazy!!!!!!

[@imhappy-go-lucky4404]

She said lower monthly bill if you conserve and use less energy thats a lie people who use less electricity will be charged more, these crooks need to be behind bars.

[@samuelg3586]

Make the politicians pay the bill

[@d.fenestrator9529]

They aren't taxpayers, they're paid out of taxes. They would have to steal more money from taxpayers to pay the bill.

[@mizzury54]

It's the PUC not politicians. Do you even notice who is proposing this ? It's the utility company "investors".

[@samuelg3586]

@@mizzury54 they still need to pay

[@magicgundam]

Have to just finally admit it... as a born and raised Californian, I hate California now. Both political parties, the activists, and the corporations can go to hell for all their power/influence grabbing destroying this state.

[@64stgee]

@@magicgundam well for your information this state is predominantly left (democrats) and thats why this state is all f--ked up if it was a purple state (half republican half democrat) or majority republican this state would be a whole lot better facts

[@magicgundam]

@@64stgee I've voted republican in the past, pre-maga. After maga though, the party has lost it's goddamn mind. Started with the tea party, then mutated into something way worse. If you can't tell the difference between the GOP before 2016 to what it's become now, then you're not in your right mind.

[@64stgee]

@@magicgundam but thats the federal level bro the state level is different we have to get newscum out of office thats who is screwimg up our state.

[@yourfuture5756]

so you can afford it. cry more bytch

[@Me97202]

Meanwhile… PG&E reported record profits and giant bonuses for its stockholders. True.

[@ozzy1887]

Gavin handpicked the board members of the CPUC. So, we're screwed.

[@handimanjay6642]

SDG&E posted near a $1 billion profit for last year they do not need to raise rate.

[@Centurion305]

These liberal States already have some of the highest taxes but to raise them again this this economy... That's just pure evil

[@wolfdawggg5556]

It’s all about control, selfishness and greed!

[@nick_pappagiorgio]

They can have a raise when they improve service. But every year I get blackouts.

[@d.fenestrator9529]

It's because they're shutting down coal and nuclear power plants. The state imports electricity. It's the new green raw deal.

[@Brohhamm]

It’s all greed. Companies successfully get people to blame minimum wage workers for prices increasing but then go on to raise prices without increasing pay. This is a good example, just a straight up “because I can.”

[@d.fenestrator9529]

Can you do basic math and logic? Minimum wage raises costs. Higher costs = less profit. Try running a business with no profit. Also, what you're promoting is communism. Prices are set by the market. Raise it too high and you make less money.

[@stevenledbetter80]

It doesn't matter people will complain but won't stand together to take action. People will pay it regardless. Until people start standing up

[@mrt.5689]

No good news these days.

[@gofar12345]

Keep voting for the same crowd and you’ll reap what it sow.

[@jaad9848]

Texas has an auction based system like Uber . This change proposed in CA but its leaps and bounds better than "Uber pricing for all" in electricity

[@carlosk8103]

Sounds like a Fee for the sake of being a Fee. The fact that they might wave the Fee if low income ( at least for a while) is just to distract from the issue..

[@ZaideZaide770]

Whenever i hear the words "fair and equitable" i know we are going to be screwed.....

[@Doc5thMech]

Investor-owned utilities should be 100% divested.

[@Liberalcali]

It’s been raising rates a lot for past four years

[@albertweskersprodigy]

Greed

[@10forthebigguy753]

I am move to Florida running AC day and night is an $80 bill 8.5 cents per kilowatt hour.

[@bobbitaylor-cheng6416]

Why is the California Public Utility Commission allowing utility companies to CHARGE renters for services and products that they don't receive? I have been charged a monthly rate for gas since 2018 and the pilot light in my heater isn't even on. I have NEVER USED GAS. I am now paying MORE for the gas than I am for my electricity usage. All I can say is Governor Newsom is letting the California Public Utility Commission get away with gutting California renters! Those of us who voted for you Governor, won't do so next time!

[@luckap79]

When will it end . What are they doing to us

[@Northsideshorty95]

Killing us with stress and hunger

[@Paiadakine]

Never until more people leave, those that remain will get higher rates to make up for the reduced sales. Water utilities are doing that already, all the water saving by customers is coming back as increased rates to make up for the reduced water usage. Catch 22

[@mikeward7290]

Does this only apply to residential energy customers? What about large energy consuming businesses? I have a feeling that in two years the energy commission will have another reason to impose a new fee.

[@Paiadakine]

All the solar bought back by the electric companies at cut rates are sold back at premium rates is all pure profit. This is why monopolies should be broken apart.

[@suestephens-wright2446]

Coroporate GREED!!!!

[@Bty-tf9rv]

I am guessing the vote is just a formality?

[@Malfatta]

*❝The liberal answer to budget deficits is almost always to raise tax rates on “the rich,” to bring in more revenue. The fact that higher tax rates have often brought in less revenue than before is simply ignored.❞* _〜 Dr. Thomas Sowell_

[@Paiadakine]

The cpuc approved the hike today. The cpuc is useless. The cpuc is not watching out for the users.

[@kenh2o]

CPUC all their commissioners are appointed by Governor Newsom; you now understand who is behind this rate increase by serving his master behind the scenes.

[@madbug1965]

How can you charge by income? Does it take into account dependents???

[@purslane231]

That’s your governor at work!!!

[@producermogul223]

I can get anybody that’s a homeowner Solar so there’s no issues with energy rates

[@Aaron14LifeZZZ]

Fk this

[@00SingleSeven]

Why isn't there lawmakers for citizens.. why aren't the politicians speak up for people? Why can't they see it like the news report can?

[@desmeisme]

NOOO PLEASE STOP CHARGING US SO MUCH! More homeless are going end up on the street.

[@SoCalBrian]

0:58 Five members only on the council to vote to increase electric costs for the whole entire state? I thought they would have more members to decide this.

[@wjrasmussen666]

Edison needs to go.

[@qgwueirbtbyo]

Sounds about socialism. Why the people who worked their way up always gotta be discriminated. Its incentivizing to stay low income

[@tuttifrutti2642]

Yup redistributing the middle class’ wealth they work hard for. They want us all on welfare and dependent on the state and pacified. Vote Newsom out this is communism. Insane!

[@rbfarrell1]

In a few months the news will be reporting all electric company employees getting 25% raise in pay.

[@propblast82nd]

BIDENOMICS 😱

[@mizzury54]

Maintenance of equipment is worked into your rates. So they never say what this magic income level is that makes you susceptible to the charge. Basically , it's everyone who isnlt low income.

[@mattr7229]

This is what you get when you live in a one-party state. Keep voting Democrat and things will continue to get worse.

[@brybry6669]

We already pay too much for everything, now this? Wonderful.

[@ignaciovarga3162]

So now if you have solar panels that provide all of your energy needs, You will still pay a service fee! WTF! Its only $24 at first then they will shove in the rest of it in once they got you bent. Once again this is some more BS.

[@HollywoodRecordingStudio]

The his is wonderful news for the investors. Now they can see even more dividends.

[@sandybeach3576]

You get what you vote for.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Absolutely unbelievable! Welcome to Venezuela 2.0! They have to make the money back from those fleeing Cali.....👌

[@samlyons3552]

EBT state

[@bendorn9861]

ENRON 2.0

[@DEADIKATED]

Ridiculous

[@leJLJ]

Just imagine how much we will pay for electricity once they force us to buy electric cars

[@Paiadakine]

I’m about ready to buy a generator and cut the power line. My solar and batteries should work fine except for a few days a year.

[@wendygerrish4964]

Why not test this billing methodology for one year to see what actually happens. The FDA does that.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

What bull crap. The industry cannot be trusted.

[@whyareyousoangry7322]

Yet we still have wild fires from Power conglomerates, they already charge for maintenance.

[@speedy0]

What is wrong with CA‘s public officials holding the office, who suppose to help its citizen without prejudice? Captalism at its worst. How about getting rid of publicly traded utilties companies?

[@dancemaniac3868]

This cannot be implemented fairly. It's just a money grab by the investors.

[@bridgeguy2447]

What the heck! Why am i sharing to pay the airconditioning rich houses when my home is not using ac! BS!

[@dickybyrd6865]

What I would like to know is how can pge afford to pay their CEO 50 million per year and cry poor mouth at the same time.

[@paulnmarshall7504]

Build a wall around California

[@travelingwaves]

This is abhorrent !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mommom704]

The king rules CA again. If you want to live in CA, be respectful for King Gordon. Governor changed frequently, but The King will stay with CA forever 😊

[@thomaskim5008]

Fair? She thinks Californians are suckers

[@ajax8079]

How else are we going to feed or keep our beautiful migrants healthy?

[@rbfarrell1]

More B.S.

[@mikeedwards1768]

this is confusing, funny, stupid, misleading and angering all at once, seems legit.

[@Ambientes]

Newsom?

[@dcdanger6151]

so paying by usage is now unfair ? Aren't those higher wattage users putting more stress on the system ? Sounds fair to me.

[@ramonsmediablog]

Money hungry companies.

[@bigcatauna]

fgn

[@FrankBatista55]

Yea right 😮

[@wendygerrish4964]

Tax the billionaires.

[@MrMountain707]

This state is sinking in record time.

[@fillup40]

This is a joke ?

[@angelicabarb6974]

Bullcrap!

[@edoardoceron7029]

This sounds like good news for the hundreds of thousands of unemployed.

[@williamkirby8092]

go woke go broke- "equality and fairness"

[@mikeyrose4183]

Go Republikkkan and run to Mexico when the power grid malfunctions 🤣😂

[@williamkirby8092]

@@mikeyrose4183 huh? so then youre saying youre cool with paying more for a grid that wont work?

[@mkvp3794]

@@williamkirby8092 That's what Ted Cruz did when Texas had statewide power outages a few years ago. He left Texans in the freezing cold without power while he took in the sun in Mexico. Shtbags from both parties, all politicians are crooks

[@littlerayofsunshine69]

@mikeyrose4183 You do understand that most of California's electricity comes from other states, right?

[@Liberalcali]

@@mikeyrose4183you are saying that Mexico power grid is better than California 😂😂😂😂

[@jabreck1934]

People losing there💩 in the comment section about something that hasn’t happened yet🤣🤡👍

[@jeffkime5814]

It was a safe prediction that a Newsom ppointed CPUC would approve it today. It was a 4-0 vote.

[@First1ToComment]

First r

[@johnscottfrasier4045]

We are moving to a better state/

[@user-xg2vy3ri6r]

Keep your liberal mental illness in CA. We don't need your plague in the rest of the country.

[@Tomoraphor]

Your electric vehicle is sucking up my air conditioning fund. My life is in danger because of unregulated scamming electricity industry.

[@08190969]

WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA 😂