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PG&E Bills Are Going Up. Here’s Why
Description
According to a KQED analysis, the average Pacific Gas & Electric utility bill went up nearly 70% between 2020 and March 2025. But understanding what you’re actually paying for can be confusing. In this episode, KQED’s climate reporter Laura Klivans helps Ericka decode her PG&E bill.
This episode originally aired Dec 17, 2025
Links:
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The Average PG&E Utility Bill Has Gone Up Nearly 70% Since 2020 | KQED
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Bay Area Electricity Bills Are Some of the Highest. Where Does Your Money Go? | KQED
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PG&E Bills Keep Rising. What Can You Do to (Potentially) Lower Your Bills? | KQED
Some members of the KQED podcast team are represented by The Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, San Francisco-Northern California Local.
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