This chapter explores the dramatic increase in electricity costs in California, using the experience of a Californian resident as a case study. It highlights the more than doubled electricity prices in the last 10 years and discusses the impact on everyday expenses like electric vehicle charging.
Electricity costs more than doubled in 10 years.
Charging an electric vehicle is now as expensive as fueling a gas car.
A Californian's unusually low electricity bill is attributed to minimal electricity usage.