California Electricity Rate Increases: PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E
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California Electricity Rate Increases: PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E

SBI Editorial DeskUpdated Q1 · 20262 sections

California homeowners suffer from some of the most aggressive utility rate hikes in the nation. The state's big three Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs)—PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E—consistently petition the CPUC for double-digit rate increases to cover the costs of wildfire mitigation, grid infrastructure, and legal liabilities.

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The Danger of Income-Based Fixed Charges

Beyond standard kilowatt-hour hikes, California is moving toward "income-graduated fixed charges." This means utilities are attempting to charge homeowners high flat monthly fees simply for being connected to the grid, regardless of how much energy they use.

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Opting Out of the Rate-Hike Cycle

By installing a hybrid solar and storage system through SunBeam Innovations, you dramatically reduce the amount of electricity you purchase from the utility. Securing a fixed-rate zero-down financing plan locks in your energy costs for the next 25 years, insulating your household budget from the inflation of California's energy sector.

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