It’s been a tumultuous time for Californians and their electric bills. Since the start of this year alone, PG&E customers have seen one rate hike after another. Now, a fixed fee is being brought into the mix, leaving many wondering: how did we get here and is there any way to make sure California’s energy systems stay up and running, while also keeping the cost to the customer affordable?

We’re going to get one perspective on all this with Loretta Lynch, former president of the California Public Utilities Commission and attorney in San Francisco.

KCBS did reach out to the CPUC and PG&E with an invitation to be a part of this conversation and both entities declined, though PG&E did send information on price increases, which you’ll hear some of during the conversation and at the end of this program.