The number of Californians are falling behind on paying their utility bills is “extraordinarily frightening,” said a CPUC Commissioner. Per the Commission, more than 3.3 million residential customers have past-due bills with the amount surpassing the $1 billion mark. As of January, SDG&E residential customers are behind by approximately $145 million or, in other words, 22.6%are currently in arrears. UCAN has been intervening in a CPUC proceeding to establish Arrearage Management Plans to help customers who have fallen behind on their bills. The plan allows for one-twelfth of a customer’s balance to be forgiven for every on-time payment they make on their monthly bills. Please read Rob Nikolewski’s recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2021-02-23/california-utility-customers-more-than-1-billion-behind-on-bills.
