The question at this early stage is, how high will those fixed charges be each month? Ultimately, that will be decided by the commission. The law’s supporters say the charges will help lower-income ...

California state regulators have issued a proposal that would lower electricity rates and add a fixed monthly charge of about $24 to most Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric ...

Basic customer charge covers the fixed costs of equipment and delivery of service. Energy charge is the electricity used, measured in kilowatt-hours. Storm recovery charge is used to recover the costs ...

In an attempt to make rising electricity bills more affordable, California will institute a fixed monthly charge on ratepayers that will vary according to household income in the next couple of years.

The dreariness of “May gray” hangs in the air, but soon enough people will be turning on their fans to fend off the heat. And as the temperature rises, so will electric bills. As early as next year, ...

Fixed rate electric plans offer convenience, protection and predictability. Variable-rate plans offer flexibility and the potential of savings. Here's how to know which is better for you. Stephen J.

In an attempt to make rising electricity bills more affordable, California will institute a fixed monthly charge on residential ratepayers that will vary according to household income. The precise ...

We explain the difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity. How do they affect EV ...

Lincoln Electric and Edge Energy are bringing DC fast charging with speeds of up to 100 kW to sites WITHOUT 3-phase power.

The Orlando Utilities Commission wants to send residents and small business customers a new kind of power bill that shapes their electricity use by charging more at peak times and less when power is ...

Electricity powers everything from your phone to your refrigerator—but have you ever wondered how it’s controlled inside a ...