SDGE WANTS ANOTHER RATE HIKE
SDGE is applying to the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) for another rate increase in 2024. They state they need the rate hike to increase investments in: 1) Safety, Reliability, & Resiliency; 2) Sustainability; 3) Customer Service; and 4) Investing in Workforce.
You can learn more at this great article here from East County Magazine, and here from SDGE's own application information.
1. A typical coastal/inland customer ELECTRIC BILL for 400 kWh per month would increase by approximately $8.45 or 5.3% per month in 2024
2. A typical coastal/inland customers GAS BILL using 24 therm per month would increase by approximately $9.16 or 17.5% per month in 2024
[Source (pg. 3): https://www.sdge.com/sites/default/files/regulatory/SDGE%202024%20GRC%20PPH-%20Final.pdf]
Here are the hearing dates and details:
Where and when will these Public Participation Hearing be held?
* March 6, 2023 6:00 p.m. (VIRTUAL PPH ONLY)
* March 15, 2023 1:00 p.m. (VITRUAL PPH ONLY)
* March 23, 2023 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (IN-PERSON PPH ONLY)
Sherman Heights Community Center Multi-purpose Room, 2nd Floor 2258 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92102
You can also provide written public comments at any time during the proceeding at apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2205016.
