Listen "Decoding Your PG&E Bill"
Episode Synopsis
You’re not imagining it — your Pacific Gas & Electric bill really is going up. In fact, according to a KQED analysis, the average PG&E utility bill went up nearly 70% between 2020 and March 2025.
But it’s not just the cost: understanding what’s actually in your bill can be confusing. Today, KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans helps Ericka decode her PG&E bill.
Links:
The Average PG&E Utility Bill Has Gone Up Nearly 70% Since 2020 | KQED
Bay Area Electricity Bills Are Some of the Highest. Where Does Your Money Go? | KQED
PG&E Bills Keep Rising. What Can You Do to (Potentially) Lower Your Bills? | KQED
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But it’s not just the cost: understanding what’s actually in your bill can be confusing. Today, KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans helps Ericka decode her PG&E bill.
Links:
The Average PG&E Utility Bill Has Gone Up Nearly 70% Since 2020 | KQED
Bay Area Electricity Bills Are Some of the Highest. Where Does Your Money Go? | KQED
PG&E Bills Keep Rising. What Can You Do to (Potentially) Lower Your Bills? | KQED
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