California-based PG&E confessed its mistake and credited over $600 to his account with the company
A California resident questioning his monthly electric bill has realized he has been paying for his neighbour’s electricity for at least 18 years.
Ken Wilson is a Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customer who has lived alone in an apartment complex since 2006.
After noticing his bill was climbing, he tried to cut back on his usage. He bought a monitor to examine how many watts his appliances are using. But even after he turned off my breakers, he would go outside to check his meter.
Wilson contacted PG&E and the company sent a representative to his apartment to check his meter. His suspicions were confirmed.
In an update to ABC, the electric company said Wilson’s meter was fixed so he will only be paying for what he uses. Meanwhile, he was credited over $600 to his account.
PG&E also urged any customers worried about overpayment to verify their meter is correct by comparing the ID number on the electric panel to the number on their monthly bill.
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