This would raise our energy bill by 25%. It’s already absurd as it is.
I don't know about PG&E specifically, but Equifax et al. have subsidiaries like The Work Number to get your income from employers and share it with whoever asks. The government isn't handing over anything-- even they go through Equifax when verifying income for food stamp eligibility.
The threat is real.
Just checking this isn't another situation where gas went from 8c/l to 11c/l and every lost their minds.
For my 1 br apartment living alone the total bill has been about $100-$150 but can jump to up to $250 during summer months. Sounds like this will almost double my costs for most of the year.