SDG&E proposes utility rate hikes, sparks local opposition [Video]

SAN DIEGO — San Diego residents may face higher utility rates in the coming years as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) prepares to vote on rate hikes proposed by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). 

The proposed increases, which would cover the period from 2025 through 2027, are facing opposition from local leaders and consumer advocates.

According to a preliminary decision released by the CPUC, electric bills could see a 2.7 percent increase, while gas bills may rise by 8.6 percent. 

An SDG&E spokesperson said, “It would increase the average residential bills by approximately $10 a month,” but noted that these figures are subject to change based on the final CPUC vote.

SDG&E has said that the rate increases are necessary to fund various initiatives, including wildfire mitigation, power grid …