PG&E to Customers: “Pay More So We Profit More”
Yes, it’s true: more rate hikes are coming for PG&E customers—and this time, they’re not even trying to hide the fact that it’s solely to increase profits for shareholders. The utility company is asking for yet another rate increase in their recurring three-year update from the California Public Utilities Commission. It specifically cites boosting investor profits as the rationale for the increase, despite reporting record profits for two years in a row—$2.47 billion in 2024, on top of the $86 million that is already earmarked for shareholder dividends. So what does this mean for customers like you? In short: higher bills, fewer answers, and [...]
2024: A Bright and Brilliant Year
As we reflect on 2024, we want to share our thanks with you, Solar Family. As a family-owned business, we truly understand the effort it takes to do something that matters—bringing energy and sustainability to homes across the Bay Area. This year, we’ve added over 3,836 kW of renewable energy systems to our community—that's more than 320 new installations contributing to a greener planet! Here's the impact in perspective: Generating enough energy to fully charge around 8,100 electric cars with 60 kWh batteries Offsetting the equivalent of burning 315,000 gallons of oil Powering a 50-inch TV for about 3,200 years nonstop That’s no small feat! We’ve accomplished so much together—and we couldn’t have done it [...]
Yes, it’s true: more rate hikes are coming for PG&E customers—and this time, they’re not even trying to hide the fact that it’s solely to increase profits for shareholders. The [...]
As we reflect on 2024, we want to share our thanks with you, Solar Family. As a family-owned business, we truly understand the effort it takes to do something that matters—bringing energy and sustainability [...]
