"California Regulators Weighing Increase in Electric Rates"

Many residents in California, including Angelica Vásquez, are struggling to pay their electric bills as the state's regulators consider proposed rate increases. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is seeking a 26% rate hike, while the California Public Utilities Commission is considering a 9% increase. The cost of living in California has already led to significant increases in electric bills for residents, with PG&E rates having gone up by 92% from January 2014 to September 2023. Low-income households are particularly impacted by these rate increases, and many are at risk of having their power disconnected due to non-payment.