The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has announced a series of public forums to gather feedback from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers about the utility’s 2027 General Rate Case (GRC) application. The forums, scheduled for October 22 and 23 (virtual) and November 7 (in-person), will allow customers to comment on PG&E’s proposal to increase revenues for its natural gas and electric operations, distribution, and generation from 2027 to 2030.
PG&E submitted its GRC application on May 15, 2025, seeking CPUC approval for a total revenue increase to $16.6 billion. This represents an increase of $1.24 billion, or 8 percent, over 2026 levels. If the request is approved as filed, the average residential customer’s combined natural gas and electric bill would rise by about 3.6 percent in 2027 compared to 2025.
The CPUC will review PG&E’s proposed costs and investments to determine if the increases are justified and in the public interest. The commission emphasized that the public forums are intended for customers to express how the proposed changes could affect their bills, service quality, and local communities. No decisions will be made during these forums.
Customers can participate remotely via webcast or phone, or attend the in-person forum at the Hugh Burns State Building in Fresno. The webcast will provide English or Spanish captions. Those wishing to make verbal comments must join by phone. Specialized accommodations, such as interpretation services, can be arranged by contacting the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office in advance.
General Rate Cases occur every four years to assess how much revenue PG&E needs to operate and maintain its systems safely and reliably. The current proceeding covers funding for electric and natural gas distribution, generation, and transmission but does not include wildfire mitigation or costs related to PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
The CPUC regulates utilities in California to ensure consumer protection and reliable service. More information about the forums and how to submit written comments is available on the CPUC’s website.
“Public Forums are an opportunity for PG&E customers to share input directly with the CPUC about PG&E’s request to increase revenues to cover natural gas and electric operations, distribution, and generation costs for 2027–2030.”
