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PG&E Rate Hike

Posted by: Ken Mettler | 08/29/2008 8:50 PM

PG&E is raising their electricity rates for commercial users by 5% in October and another 12% in January 2009.  This dramatically affects the cost of goods and services though out California.

PG&E is a monopoly that needs scrutiny.
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Comments

CRAIG DELUZ said:

This must be how they plan to recoup the contribution they made against Prop. 8.

Justin McKinley said:

Down with PG&E!!! We need to privatize our utilities indusrty, like they have it in Texas and other states.

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