here's reporter becca habegger from sacramento. after paying utility tax. >> do we want it now? protesters call it a tax, but we should note this is not a tax. it is a new monthly charge. and regulators, the california public utilities commission or cpuc, did unanimously vote to approve it. the item passes starting in early 2026. p-g-and-e's residential electric customers will see a charge of $24.15 on their bill each month. customers in the low income programs care and fera will see a monthly charge of 6 or $12, respectively. proponents including the cpuc, point out this is not designed to make the utilities more money because when this monthly charge goes into effect, the cost of electricity will decrease by approximately 5 to $0.07 per kilowatt hour. as a result, they say, people won't see a drastic change on their monthly bills, with the fixed charge. >> is the same amount you'll see on your bill every month, so it won't change. it will add more transparency and more predictability so people understand exactly what they're paying for. the utility reform network consumer advo