Fixed Electric Bills

In February we talked about California’s fixed charge electricity rate plan. This week the California Utility Commission authorized a flat fee of up to $24.15 with cuts to electricity costs by 5-7 cents per kilowatt-hour. There are no new costs nor fees. What does change is how costs are divvied up Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric bills.

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Anatomy of a Low Income Energy Program

• February 15, 2024

In 2023, California legislators passed AB 205 (2024 | CA) to study “fixed charge” energy plans that tie electricity bills to income levels. As a result, the 3 major investor owned utilities propose: income-based fixed charges for households earning $28,000-$69,000 would be $20 to $34 per month. Those earning $69,000-$180,000 would pay $51 to $73 per month, and those earning more than $180,000 would pay $85 to $128.