San Diegans have been shocked by the high numbers they’ve seen on SDG&E bills these past few months. The editorial board operates independently from the U-T newsroom but holds itself to similar ethical standards. We base our editorials and endorsements on reporting, interviews and rigorous debate, and strive for accuracy, fairness and civility in our section. Disagree? Let us know . To be honest, San Diego Gas & Electric’s proposal to boost rates next year through 2027 looks outrageous when everyone in the region got exorbitant natural gas bills this year — and 1 in 4 customers are behind on payments. The proposal would increase the electric bill of a typical residential customer using 400 kilowatt-hours a month $8.45 per month, up 5.3 percent from 2023. And it would increase natural gas rates for residential customers who use 24 therms a month $9.16 a month, or 17.5 percent. To be fair, SDG&E is listing major investments in the rate case it must make to the California Public Utilities Commission, a group of five gubernatorial appointees who regulate privately owned electric and natural gas companies. A decision is expected next year. The investments include programs to reduce wildfire risk, decarbonization […]
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