CA families struggle with high PG&E bills. But PG&E can help [Video]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many have spoken out or even marched on the Capitol building in Sacramento this week due to high PG&E bills. 

With people saying enough is enough, 10 On Your Side went straight to PG&E for answers.

“We understand that inflation is affecting consumers, and utility bills are no exception. We are working hard to reduce our rate increases,” said Paul Moreno, PG&E spokesperson.

As far as what can be done to help people struggling now, Moreno said PG&E’S Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help program or REACH has provided more than 6,500 customers with a total of $5.2 million in funds to help with past due bills, and that’s just for five area counties so far this year.

“Sacramento, San Joaquin, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo Counties — so, it’s only a small part of our service area, but it does show that there …