Cities Can Cost Effectively Start Their Own Utilities Now

An analysis of PG&E's electricity rates reveals significant price disparities, with PG&E charging 40 cents per kilowatt hour compared to other utilities charging around 17 cents. Cities could potentially save residents $800-$1200 annually by creating their own utility companies, with a detailed case study of Walnut Creek demonstrating how municipal utilities could operate more efficiently and reduce costs by approximately 25%.