Higher Incomes in California to Result in Increased Electric Bills.

California is set to introduce a sliding scale for electricity bills based on household income to pay for the modernization of its electricity system. The fixed monthly fees would range from $15 to $128 and would be separate from usage charges. Households with higher incomes would pay more, with those earning over $180,000 paying $92 to $128 a month. While some homeowners are unhappy with the changes, researchers say the fixed-price charges, especially when set on a sliding scale, are a fairer way to finance the electrical system's expansion.