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More than 300,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers who are still on tiered pricing plans won’t have to worry about getting stuck paying a “high usage charge” this summer.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday voted to eliminate the charge, following calls from SDG&E officials who have lobbied the commission to get rid of it after a blazing hot summer in 2018 resulted in skyrocketing bills for some customers living in inland areas who cranked up their air conditioners to get some relief.
“We heard from our customers loud and clear that they felt strongly the high usage charge was punitive and unfair, particularly for those who live in hotter climate zones and by necessity, use more energy for cooling during summer months,” SDG&E’s Chief Customer Officer Scott Crider said in a statement.