Why Your PG&E Bill Keeps Going Up in 2026 — And What California Homeowners Are Doing About It

PG&E rates have increased over 40% since 2022 — and only 35% of your bill is for electricity you actually use. The rest is wildfire surcharges, infrastructure fees, and fixed charges that keep climbing regardless of how much you conserve. Here's what's driving your bill, what NEM 3.0 actually changed, and what California homeowners are doing in 2026 to stop paying more every year.