PG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protections

PG&E Bills Will Go up by More Than $32 per Month Next Year in Part to Pay for Wildfire Protections

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—About 16 million people in California will see their electric and gas bills go up by an average of more than $32 per month over next year in part so that one of the nation’s largest utility companies can bury more of its power line s to reduce the chances of starting wildfires. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) had initially asked state regulators for permission to raise rates by more than $38 per month so it could bury 2,100 mile…

PG&E bills will go up to help fund wildfire protections. Here's everything leading to decision

PG&E will increase rates for electric and gas bills for about 16 million people in California to help fund long-term plans for reducing wildfire threats.

PG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protections

Approximately 16 million people in California will experience an increase in their electric and gas bills by an average of over $32 per month over the next year. This is to allow Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to bury more power lines and reduce the risk of wildfires. The California Public Utilities Commission approved the decision, allowing PG&E to bury 1,230 miles of power lines at a cost of $1.7 billion less than the original proposal.

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State regulator approves nearly 13% increase in PG&E rates

Your PG&E bill is about to get more expensive

PG&E bills to increase by nearly 13% starting Jan. 1

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) made a 5-0 vote to approve the Alternate Proposed Decision that will increase PG&E customer rates by about 12.8%.