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id: 027295e66f
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:55 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 17:49 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Customers push back on SDG&E's proposed 8.6% rate hike

Dozens spoke at a Santee hearing against San Diego Gas & Electric's proposed 8.6% rate increase, which could add about $22 to monthly bills.

Section: [Business & Economy](/san-diego/section/business.md) · Entities: [San Diego Gas & Electric](/san-diego/wiki/san-diego-gas-electric.md), [California Public Utilities Commission](/san-diego/wiki/california-public-utilities-commission.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 7 San Diego](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sdges-proposed-rate-hike-draws-pushback-public-meeting/4100070/), 2026-11-09 17:55 PST: SDG&E's proposed 8.6% rate hike draws pushback at public meeting
- [ABC 10News San Diego (KGTV)](https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/sdg-e-customers-urge-california-regulators-to-reject-proposed-8-6-rate-hike-at-public-hearings), 2026-11-10 17:49 PST: SDG&E customers urge California regulators to reject proposed 8.6% rate hike at public hearings

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