California senators grill CPUC over approval of 6 PG&E rate hikes in past year
State senators grilled the California Public Utilities Commission over the approval of six PG&E rate increases in the past year.
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State senators grilled the California Public Utilities Commission over the approval of six PG&E rate increases in the past year.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
San Joaquin County leaders are calling on the public to protest another proposed Pacific Gas and Electric rate hike.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a settlement agreement Thursday, penalizing PG&E $45 million for its role in the 2021 Dixie Fire.
Pacific Gas & Electric wants to bury many of its power lines in areas threatened by wildfires. But state regulators are balking at the utility's plan because it would take too long and cost $5.9 billion.
