Californians upset over PG&E rate increases

California residents are facing potential sharp increases in energy costs, with PG&E customers possibly seeing bills rise by up to $840 annually by 2030, according to forecasts from the California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocates Office. Current average bills are around $3,420 per year, having increased significantly since 2016, and the projected hikes have caused public outrage. Many consumers, including small business owners and residents, report paying thousands annually and express frustration with rising charges, which PG&E disputes, asserting that increases are based on simplified calculations.

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