Dec 31, 2025 • KRON4
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PG&E announces rate cut amid fallout from SF power outages
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has announced rate cuts for electric and natural gas services set to begin January 1st, marking the fourth such reduction in the past two years. These cuts will make rates 11% lower than two years prior. The announcement follows significant criticism and calls for municipalization after a substation fire caused a widespread, days-long power outage in San Francisco.
Dec 31, 2025 • ABC7 San Francisco
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PG&E bills to go down for most customers starting on January 1, 2026, utility company says: Here's how much
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced that energy bills for most customers will decrease starting January 1, 2026, due to stabilizing energy rates. Residential electricity rates will fall by about 5%, saving the average customer $7 monthly, while CARE customers will see a $4 reduction. Natural gas rates will also drop by 3%, resulting in a $1 monthly saving for most.
Dec 31, 2025 • Investing.com
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PG&E to lower electric rates for fourth time in two years
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced a 5% reduction in electric rates for residential customers and a 3% cut in natural gas rates, effective January 1, 2026. This marks the fourth electric rate decrease in two years, bringing total residential electric rates 11% lower than January 2024. The reductions are attributed to the completion of safety projects, lower commodity prices, and decreased greenhouse gas compliance costs.
Dec 31, 2025 • San Francisco Chronicle
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PG&E rates actually going down in 2026. Here’s how much
PG&E bills are projected to decrease by approximately $8 per month for typical residential customers with both electric and gas service starting January 1, 2026. This reduction includes a $7 decrease in monthly electricity costs and a $1 drop for gas, following an end-of-year rate adjustment filed with state regulators. The utility attributes these lower rates mainly to decreasing costs of generating power and expects three rate changes in 2026.
Dec 31, 2025 • FOX40 News
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Lower bills for PG&E customers in 2026
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced electric and natural gas rates will decrease starting January 1, 2026, marking the fourth rate cut in two years for electric rates. Residential electric rates will be 11% lower than in January 2024, with typical residential electric bills decreasing by about $7 per month and natural gas bills by about $1 per month. This reduction is attributed to the completion of safety and reliability projects and lower electric commodity prices, reinforcing PG&E's commitment to managing energy costs for its customers.
Dec 31, 2025 • AD HOC NEWS
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The Truth About Edison International: Safe Boring Stock or Secret Power Play?
This article examines Edison International (EIX) as a potential investment, questioning whether it's a "safe boring stock" or a "secret power play." It evaluates EIX's business model as a regulated electric utility, highlighting its dividend play, grid modernization efforts, and the inherent risks associated with California wildfires and regulatory exposure. The piece concludes that EIX is not a high-hype stock but could be a valuable, stabilizing asset for long-term investors seeking income and portfolio balance, provided they are comfortable with utility-level growth and headline risks.