Electricity bills may soon be based on income in California.
TL;DR
California's three biggest utility companies have proposed adding $85 per month to the electricity bills of those making more than $185,000 a year. However, this proposal has not been implemented yet. The proposal has raised questions about why a utility customer's income should be relevant to their electricity bill and whether it would incentivize conservation. The high cost of living in California has already led to an exodus from the state, and this proposal may add to the trend.
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- California electrical utilities now want to bill you based on your income Washington Examiner
- For subscribers: What would fixed charges on electricity bills mean for rooftop solar customers? The San Diego Union-Tribune
- State utility bills may see a change with a fixed-rate based on income CBS Los Angeles
- Letters to the Editor: Is it fair for utilities to charge a fee based on income? Los Angeles Times
- Opinion: Electricity fixed-rate payment plan based on income comes as a shock to many ratepayers The San Diego Union-Tribune
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