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What are the other charges on my bill?

November 27, 2023

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Customer Charge: This is a fixed cost based on costs for metering, billing, collection, and related costs.

Energy Charge – The cost of energy based on the amount of electricity consumed each month, in addition to the costs of operating and maintaining the electrical transmission and distribution system, as well as virtually every business service related to providing and planning electric delivery functions.

Public Benefits Charge – Mandated by the State of California to fund renewable resources, energy efficiency programs, low-income assistance and energy research and development projects.  The rate is 2.85% of the amount billed.

State Surcharge – A utility tax collected and administered by the State of California.