Fixed Charge Resources

Overview

As electricity rates continue to grow, new mechanisms are necessary to help (i) reduce rates, especially for low-income customers and (ii) electrification remains cost-effective to drive the state’s climate goals. The Public Advocates Office, consumer groups, environmental nonprofits, and others generally agree that a fixed charge is critical to support these goals.

To learn more about a fixed charge and how it would impact utility bills, please explore our documents below.  

• Fixed Charge Q&A  (Updated February 7, 2024)
• Background on our Fixed Charge Proposal (Updated January 18, 2024)
• Public Advocates Office, Natural Resources Defense Council, and The Utility Reform Network Letter to the Legislature (January 18, 2024)
• Public Advocates Office Fixed Charge Press Release (January 30, 2024)