[labcomputer]

> The alternative is publicly-owned utilities, like munis or coops.

You mean, like Silicon Valley Power (Santa Clara) or Los Angeles Department of Water and Power?

Both of which charge a fraction of PG&E does, and have more reliable power, and offer better customer service (SVP's website is around 1000x better than PG&E's), and more transparent billing, and more assistance to needy customers.

[ghouse]

Yes. Other California, US examples are SMUD (Sacramento), TID (Turlock), MID (Modesto), IID (Imperial Valley), Redding, and Needles. Generally all have lower rates than PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E.