The Backstory: Customers are steamed over SDG&E’s rate-hike proposal

San Diego Gas & Electric is making a case before the California Public Utilities Commission to increase rates starting next year. SDG&E says it needs money for critical projects, like wildfire safety and pursuing clean energy goals. But many San Diegans are frustrated with rising gas and electric bills. The average price for electricity in the San Diego metropolitan area is currently higher than anywhere else in the country. Given that tension, could asking for higher rates right now backfire? Union-Tribune money reporter Roxana Popescu, topic editor Dan Beucke, managing editor Lora Cicalo, and publisher and editor Jeff Light discuss some of the challenges of reporting on this story.

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The Backstory: Customers are steamed over SDG&E’s rate-hike proposal is an episode from San Diego News Fix by San Diego News Fix.

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This episode was published on Mar 19, 2023.

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