PG&E is trying to backbill my agricultural client in Fresno for 4 years of underbilled demand charges totaling $67,000. They claim the irrigation pump meter was bypassed but there's no physical evidence of tampering. California limits backbilling to 12 months unless there's fraud or tampering. PG&E is being completely unreasonable and won't negotiate. Anyone dealt with PG&E backbilling on agricultural accounts?
PG&E backbilling nightmare - 4 years on irrigation account
Dan, that's brutal. Ohio utilities try similar tactics but we have stronger protections. If there's no physical evidence of bypassing, make PG&E prove their tampering claim. California PUC usually requires clear evidence, not just suspicion based on usage patterns. Document the condition of all equipment and meter installations.
Dan, Georgia Power pulled this same stunt on a poultry farm here in Savannah. No evidence of tampering but they claimed bypass based on load calculations. We hired an electrical engineer to inspect the installation and found faulty meter mounting was the real issue. Got the whole claim dismissed. Don't let PG&E railroad you without proof.