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Dozens speak against SDG&E's proposed 8.6% rate hike in Santee
The proposal could add about $14 for electricity and $8 for gas each month
Source: 10News.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Electricity | $14 |
| Natural gas | $8 |
If your SDG&E bill already stings, you had company in Santee on Tuesday. More than 100 people signed up to speak at the first of two California Public Utilities Commission hearings on the utility's request for 2028. SDG&E says the proposal could mean about $14 more a month for electricity and about $8 more for natural gas.
SDG&E says the money would help pay for wildfire mitigation, grid and gas system upgrades, and technology improvements. Spokesperson Humberto Gurmilan said the request "is a proposal, and it will undergo a thorough public review." Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera mentioned an upcoming meeting where City Council members will consider a resolution tied to a prospective public power utility for San Diego.
- Utility's ask: roughly $3.8 billion in 2028
- Behind on bills: nearly 1 in 5 households, averaging $501
- Sempra's third-quarter adjusted earnings: more than $900 million
- Decision: the CPUC's five voting commissioners, next year
97%rise in SDG&E rates over the last decade
That's from data at the CPUC Public Advocate's Office.
Source: KPBS
