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I wish California would consider this for PGE
by tarr11 3y ago
I wish California would consider this for PGE
- js2 3y agoSanta Clara has its own utility. From my time renting there in the early 2000s it was reliable and affordable. https://www.santaclaraca.gov/services/utilities https://www.santaclaraca.gov/services/utilities I can't even imagine what would be involved logistically to replace PG&E state-wide.
- smilekzs 3y agoIt still is. City of SC (silicon valley power) charges $0.13/kWh vs north of $0.4x/kWh from PGE. It's simply impractical to charge EV at home regardless of which plan you pick at PGE, due to aggressive tier limits and the intentionally crippled "EV plan". PGE is legalized robbery.
- ortusdux 3y agoAfter the fires a few years back and PG&E's subsequent bankruptcy, Newsom threatened just that if they couldn't get their act together. https://calmatters.org/economy/2020/02/what-happens-if-california-takes-over-pge/ https://calmatters.org/economy/2020/02/what-happens-if-calif...
- zbrozek 3y agoWe squandered the opportunity presented by PG&E's bankruptcy.
- tick_tock_tick 3y agoThe state took it over in all but name already.