The Metropolitan Water District is doubling its property tax AND raising its water rates. But, this is just the beginning. They have $40 billion in new projects, without any financing—expect water rates to spiral up. Now your electricity is going to cost more.
“California residents with Southern California Edison could see a fee increase on their electric bill this summer.
The California Public Utilities Commission said in a press release that the fee increase is part of a proposal to save Californians money. The proposal, which the board will take up next month, will add a $24.15 flat rate to customers’ bills.
“That’s expensive,” a community member told FOX 11. “That’s a huge chunk.”
The commission says it’s just doing what other states have already done, and in return, the utilities would reduce what they charge per kilowatt-hour by 5 to 7 cents. Doing so could allegedly save low-income customers money, according to the commission.
This tax the rich scheme will backfire. As more of the middle class and rich get nicked for hoer costs, the quickly they will leave the State. This is a recipe for inflation and loss of taxable populations. This is part of the reason California is in a Doom Loop.
Southern California Edison could increase electricity fees for some California residents
By FOX 11 Digital Team and Cristy Fajardo, 4/19/24 https://www.foxla.com/news/socal-edison-electricity-fees-increase-california
Extra fee could be added to electric bills
An extra $24 fee could be added to California residents’ electric bills starting in May.
LOS ANGELES – California residents with Southern California Edison could see a fee increase on their electric bill this summer.
The California Public Utilities Commission said in a press release that the fee increase is part of a proposal to save Californians money. The proposal, which the board will take up next month, will add a $24.15 flat rate to customers’ bills.
“That’s expensive,” a community member told FOX 11. “That’s a huge chunk.”
The commission says it’s just doing what other states have already done, and in return, the utilities would reduce what they charge per kilowatt-hour by 5 to 7 cents. Doing so could allegedly save low-income customers money, according to the commission.
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But critics, including 200 community groups, say that’s simply not true.
After crunching the numbers, these groups say that low-income households, particularly those living in apartments or duplexes, use very little electricity – so their bills would actually go up.
“I don’t understand adding more money to the utilities when people are already struggling,” another community member told FOX 11. “It doesn’t make sense.”
Critics say that under this proposal, wealthier people with larger electric expenses, like heating a pool, would pay less.
Assemblywoman Jackie Irwin of Thousand Oaks introduced a bill that would repeal state law that gives the California Public Utilities Commission’s authority to impose that fee.
If the proposal passes, the fee will go into effect in late 2025 or early 2026.
Without going through a lot of math, the $24.15 flat tax is enough to pay for the electricity of a 700 square foot apartment for 1 month. If you own a house of 3,000 square feet, that is equal to 4.285 apartments. Basically, the owners of a 3,000 square foot house will use 4 times the electric Khrs as an apartment dweller. The flat rate of $24.15 is just the beginning. What middle class homeowners need to be concerned about is the Tier 2 rates, the tier 3 rates and the tier 4 rates.