[throwaway85825]

Jesus, I had no idea California was that bad. How is that even possible? Our rate is 15c/kwh.

[rootusrootus]

> How is that even possible?

It's PG&E for the most part, and their huge liability payout for burning a city to the ground due to skipping maintenance on their distribution lines.

Some places in California have prices closer to the US average.

[coryrc]

And not enough share on the people who built on a tinderbox which historically regularly (every few years) had fires go through.

[bittercynic]

I'm in CA and only charge at home, and pay 14c/kwh.

[m463]

palo alto and santa clara don't count. They have well-run power companies, not pushing regulatory capture.