Record electric rate increases hit Los Angeles. What can you do about them?

Did you know that in the last 4 years, electric bill rates in California have increased by a massive 39% - and by 30% since the pandemic alone. 

That’s almost 300% faster than the US national average, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, power outages have increased by more than 30% in the SCE territory alone. 

Table showing average electric prices soaring above the US average between 2018-2022

Now that we’re deep into the summer rates, we know you’re feeling the heat. Here’s what you can do to immediately help to reduce bills and be more resilient:

  • Start by reducing your energy usage between 4-9pm (or 12-5pm if you’re in LADWP territory.)

  • Look at where most of your energy is wasted, such as in peak demand (KW charges) or 24/7 loads. We often see peak demand charges that are 50% of the total bill and it is way too high. 

  • Check that you’re on the right tariff for your business. You can call your utility for an explanation of your tariff.

A free Sunistics Sustainability Roadmap can help answer these questions without obligation. Or you can simply ask us to take a look at your summer bills and show what’s making them so high.

Email customer@sunisticsgroup.com if you have any questions.

Jonathan CaizleyComment