Column: How you pay for electricity is changing. Here’s what you need to know
3 years, 3 months ago

Column: How you pay for electricity is changing. Here’s what you need to know

LA Times  

California utilities are transitioning customers to more energy-efficient rate plans. The letter says that for the first 12 months after the switch, she’ll receive a one-time credit from Edison if her time-of-use bills exceed her current payments. “How do you do that if hardly anyone opts in?” San Diego’s utility finished moving eligible residential customers to time-of-use rates in May 2020. Gales said most Edison customers will see lower bills as a result of moving to time-of-use plans and making modest changes to their energy use. Gales said Edison’s honchos considered estimating for people like Pettit how much their bills could decline if they adapted to time-of-use conditions.

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Southern California electric bills are soaring. Here’s how to save money
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Southern California electric bills are soaring. Here’s how to save money

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For some Edison users, rates will be more costly than advertised
2 years, 5 months ago

For some Edison users, rates will be more costly than advertised

LA Times  

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Edison asks for bigger profits, says bills would rise $14.40 a month for the average home
5 years, 8 months ago

Edison asks for bigger profits, says bills would rise $14.40 a month for the average home

LA Times  

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SoCal Edison’s new rates will vary with the time of day. Some customers may not benefit much — or at all
6 years ago

SoCal Edison’s new rates will vary with the time of day. Some customers may not benefit much — or at all

LA Times  

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