Private Utilities are Raising Rates for Lowest Users

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State regulators have changed the game for electricity users in California. Households that use the most electricity from Southern California Edison are about to get lower rates, while those who use less will see their bills going up. With consumers being asked to cut back, that seems like a contradiction. So, how can the Public Utilities Commission claim it's leveling the playing field?

State regulators have changed the game for electricity users in California. Households that use the most electricity from Southern California Edison are about to get lower rates, while those who use less will see their bills going up. With consumers being asked to cut back, that seems like a contradiction. So, how can the Public Utilities Commission claim it's leveling the playing field?

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Photo: Christina B Castro

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Sáša Woodruff, Christine Detz