"THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE".
In an effort to further encourage energy conservation, SCE's tiered rate plan now includes a state-mandated high usage charge, which is applied to energy usage that is greater than tier two, or 400% of the established baseline. Baseline is determined by the area you live in, the season, and type of space heating. In your most recent bill, your energy usage was very close to exceeding the kilowatt hours within tier two. If you want to, or are able to use less energy, we are here to help offer solutions....................."
One of their most common "solutions" is to allow them to put a device on our A/C unit so they can shut us down WHEN THEY ARE most distressed in supplying electricity during hot weather.
California. The State of challenge just to live here.
Utility company so corrupt where I live if you economize they just charge you more.