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PG&E Decreases Residential Electric Rates on Sept. 1; Customers Receive California Climate Credit on October Electric Bills
Electric rates for all Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) residential customers decreased by 2.1% on September 1. For the typical residential customer who uses 500 kilowatt hours a month and does not receive discounts, monthly bills will decrease by about $5.
About this update from Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
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