California homeowners are reeling from soaring electricity bills, paying nearly double the national average. Rates from major utilities, including PG&E, Southern California Edison, and SDG&E, have climbed dramatically as companies invest billions in wildfire prevention, grid upgrades, and California's clean energy transition.
While those costs are largely beyond consumers' control, experts say consumers can soften the impact. From avoiding peak pricing hours to enrolling in discount programs and making simple home efficiency improvements, small changes can meaningfully reduce monthly utility bills.
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This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Why California power bills keep rising, and how to cut costs now
