Californians Are Now Being Charged Different Electricity Rates Depending On What Time They Use It—Bills Surge To Over $1,000

California residents are experiencing a sharp increase in their electricity bills due to a recent change in utility company pricing. Some customers have reported bills exceeding hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. (Credit: Pexels)

California residents are facing exorbitant electricity bills due to a recent, undisclosed alteration in their utility company's pricing structure.

Southern California Edison (SCE), serving 15 million customers, rolled out "Time of Use" pricing between October 2020 and December 2021, automatically enrolling residents unless they actively opted out, company spokesperson Gabriela Ornelas told DailyMail.com.