California man finds he’s been paying his neighbor’s electric bill for 15 years (www.theguardian.com)

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Ken Wilson had been trying to conserve electricity in order to lower his utility bill, but it was still stubbornly high

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

It’s PG&E, so they said that he’s still on the hook for this months billing cycle. Starting next month though, he’ll be billed correctly, hopefully.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I meant refund for last 15 years. I have a feeling PG&E will find a loophole.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Honestly the probably don't even have to. In my experience, they tell you to fuck off because anyone who actually notices the price of the power bill isn't wealthy enough to sue.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I know what you meant and what they should do, I was just repeating what they actually did so far.

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