Profit Soars as Rates Crush Families | San Diego News

Activists storm San Diego’s utility HQ, demanding justice as Sempra soars to $762M in profits—while average rates nearly doubled over a decade, crushing families on fixed incomes. One in five SDG&E customers now owes $501 on average, forcing tough choices between food, medicine, and power. A retiree unretired just to pay bills—a story echoed by thousands. Regulators face pressure as SDG&E seeks an 8.6% rate hike by 2028. Protesters push for public ownership, citing long-term savings and local control. SDG&E says it’s committed to reliability and customer aid—but critics say the monopoly’s profit is built on pain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6fe0aa3cf0040cf