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 ...

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.

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

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, ...

When shopping for electricity, the advertised rate isn't necessarily what you'll pay. A document called the electricity facts label tells you what each plan will really cost you. Sarah Drolet was a ...

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 ...

Millions of Colorado residents could soon pay more to use electricity later in the evening under a proposal from provider Xcel Energy. The state’s largest utility filed to change time-of-use rates in ...