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Look at the problems that Eskom has. I'm no expert in the field, but I don't think this would alleviate the problem much. It sounds like PG&E needs investment t
by cwperkins 7y ago
Look at the problems that Eskom has. I'm no expert in the field, but I don't think this would alleviate the problem much. It sounds like PG&E needs investment to dig cables underground and probably should've done so a while ago.
- anonuser123456 7y agoThey would need permission from their regulator to raise rates to get the return on investing in those improvements. But voters/rate payers don't like rate hikes... so no underground cables.
- ummonk 7y agoElectric bills have always been such a small part of my utilities bills that I think a rate hike would be the right move.
- codeddesign 7y agoCompared to? Water? Internet? Gas? What other major utilities are there. Unless you run purely on gas your electric bill will be your #1 cost utility.
- ummonk 7y agoGas, water, garbage, etc., never mind internet.