Triple-digit temperatures are returning to parts of California, and many residents are preparing for more than just the heat.
As another heat wave is forecast to push temperatures above 100 degrees in cities including Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno and Merced, running air conditioners for longer periods could send electricity bills climbing.
“Warmer temperatures could lead to increased electricity usage as customers often increase electricity usage to cool their homes,” Pacific Gas and Electric Co. previously told The Sacramento Bee…