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Why did my PG&E bill go up so much?
The biggest reason for this rate increase is our General Rate Case, or GRC. This rate case pays for nearly 50 percent of our annual costs to invest in providing safe and reliable gas and electric service.
How can I lower my PG&E bill?
- Set your thermostat for savings. You can save about 2\% of your heating bill for each degree that you lower the thermostat (if the turndown lasts a good part of the day or night).
- Get smart about thermostats. Install and properly set a programmable thermostat.
- Insulate your electric water heater.
Why is my PGE bill so high 2021?
PUBLISHED: September 16, 2021 at 4:19 p.m. | UPDATED: September 17, 2021 at 4:42 p.m. PG&E customers face the prospect of higher monthly bills due to the utility’s requests for more revenue to ensure it can cope with an array of events including wildfires, coronavirus challenges and other catastrophes.
What is an average PG&E bill?
The monthly bill for the average customer who receives both electricity and gas service from PG&E is jumping to $196.95 a month effective March 1, an increase of $8.73 a month from the average monthly bill of $188.22 that went into effect on Jan. 1, PG&E stated in a post on its web site.
What are PG&E peak hours California?
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The price you pay changes based on the time of day, the day of the week, and the season: Peak (highest price) – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (except most holidays) Off-Peak (lowest price) – before 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and all hours on weekends and most holidays.
How often does PG&E increase?
PG&E combines approved changes to its electric rates only two or three times a year to limit the number of rate changes faced by our electric customers. We change our natural gas supply rates every month, as required by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).