LOS ANGELES — At a time when Californians have the second highest power rates in the country, the state utility regulators unanimously passed a new billing structure for SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E customers set to go into effect late 2025 and early 2026.

Under the new structure, the electricity usage rate for all residential customers will be reduced by 5 to 7 cents per kilowatt-hour. It also adds a monthly flat rate that is broken down into three tiers depending on household income.

Most customers will pay a flat fee of $24, while those in lower-income households will pay $6 to $12. The new structure means usage and income will determine if the customer pays more or saves.

Based on the fee breakdown, those in larger households who use a lot of energy will most likely see a reduced bill, while those in smaller households who use less energy will most likely see their bill increase. Those who qualify for the reduced fee could see a smaller bill.