Editor,
PG&E is hearing from customers that energy bills are higher than normal. We understand increases are challenging. We’re taking action and helping customers.
Editor,
PG&E is hearing from customers that energy bills are higher than normal. We understand increases are challenging. We’re taking action and helping customers.
Natural gas prices have risen significantly, about 90% higher than last winter in PG&E’s service area and nationwide. PG&E passes through the cost of energy purchases directly to customers and does not mark-up that cost. What we pay for our customers’ energy supply, both natural gas and electricity, we pass through directly to our customers.
PG&E reduces gas price volatility impacts by buying and storing gas when prices are lower for use when prices are higher.
More than 70% of winter energy costs are from heating systems, water heaters and washers and dryers.
• Set the thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, health permitting. Save 2% for each degree lowered.
• Clean or replace air filters monthly.
• Set the water heater to 120 degrees or lower; install low-flow fixtures; wash clothes in cold water.
As the weather and temperatures warm up, usually during March and April, energy usage and bills should decrease. For more tips visit www.pge.com/winter.
Aaron Johnson
Regional vice president, PG&E Bay Area Region
San Mateo
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(2) comments
I realize that PG&E is on the receiving end of these skyrocketing natural gas prices but that does not explain the reason. The Biden anti-energy policy reduced natural gas well exploitation and pipeline construction. That is the main reason why the prices went up. Let's go after the idiots who dreamed up this ill fated energy policy in the next election.
Both PG&E and commenter van Ulden mention energy purchases and energy use while really meaning fossil fuel use. The cost of alternative energy has been declining and will continue to decline as adoption of clean energy expands. The best way to get out of green house gas spewing energy dependence is with carbon fee and dividend legislation. The fee - charged at the source of carbon extraction - will accelerate clean energy development, and the dividend will go to individuals most impacted by rising costs. Moving away from fossil fuels has the added benefit of reducing the worst impacts of climate change - including catastrophic wildfires. Don't forget our increased PG&E bills are also helping this investor-owned utility cover legal costs associated with previous fires.
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