California’s New Scheme to Redistribute Electric Bills
June 16, 2023 2:04 pm ET The Great Seal of California at the State of California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco, Oct. 24, 2022. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Your editorial “Gavin Newsom’s Tax Evasions” (June 15) doesn’t mention another recent California money grab. The major power companies have proposed dumping our system that charges customers for how much power they consume in favor of a socialist-style system that first looks at a consumer’s income and then imposes a tax. Families earning more than $180,000 a year will pay $92 a month for electricity before their meter is even read. Families earning less than $28,000 will pay $15 a month. The California Public Utilities commissioners appointed by Mr. Newsom are expected to approve this redistribution of wealth. Mr. Newsom could halt the scheme in its tracks by proclaiming his opposition. Do
The Great Seal of California at the State of California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco, Oct. 24, 2022.
Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Your editorial “Gavin Newsom’s Tax Evasions” (June 15) doesn’t mention another recent California money grab. The major power companies have proposed dumping our system that charges customers for how much power they consume in favor of a socialist-style system that first looks at a consumer’s income and then imposes a tax. Families earning more than $180,000 a year will pay $92 a month for electricity before their meter is even read. Families earning less than $28,000 will pay $15 a month. The California Public Utilities commissioners appointed by Mr. Newsom are expected to approve this redistribution of wealth. Mr. Newsom could halt the scheme in its tracks by proclaiming his opposition. Don’t hold your breath.
Phil Lowe
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
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