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Pittsburg
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Island Energy rate increases on Mare Island

Summary

Ratepayers on Mare Island face a 3% electric increase and a 4.5% gas delivery increase starting September 1 — still far below PG&E. The loss of the dry docks (20% of load) and rising costs drove the increase.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Typical household sees about a $1/month gas increase plus modestly higher electric rates.

✅Who benefits

Island Energy stays solvent and keeps serving Mare Island at rates well under PG&E.

⚠️Who could be affected

Mare Island ratepayers pay more, especially after the loss of major commercial load.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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