( ) -q-20- UNDATED (Correspondent Jeremy House) “reduce wildfire risk.” About 16 million people in California will pay higher electric and gas bills next year. [CutID: <Cuts> PG&E-BILLS-house-q-FRIam.mp3 Time: 20s Title: PG&E-BILLS-house-q-FRIam Out-cue: reduce wildfire risk] TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Some consumer advocacy group say it is better to install a protective covering over […]
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PG&E bills will go up next year pay for wildfire protections
( ) -q-20- UNDATED (Correspondent Jeremy House) “reduce wildfire risk.”
About 16 million people in California will pay higher electric and gas bills next year.
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Title: PG&E-BILLS-house-q-FRIam
Out-cue: reduce wildfire risk]
TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Some consumer advocacy group say it is better to install a protective covering over power lines. They say protective coverings are cheaper and don’t not take as long to install.
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VERBATIM: The California Public Utilities Commission has voted to increase the typical bill for Pacific Gas & Electric customers by more than $32 per month. Much of that increase will pay for burying power lines in areas that are at high risk for wildfires. PG&E says burying power lines is the best way to reduce wildfire risk.