Approximately 16 million people in California will experience an increase in their electric and gas bills by an average of over $32 per month over the next year. This is to allow Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to bury more power lines and reduce the risk of wildfires. The California Public Utilities Commission approved the decision, allowing PG&E to bury 1,230 miles of power lines at a cost of $1.7 billion less than the original proposal.
Source: PG&E bills will go up by more than $32 per month next year in part to pay for wildfire protections
