I agree that the power and distribution infrastructure hold special status as utilities, subject to whatever regulations as needed since it doesn't make sense to run wires from 5 different sellers to each home.
What I am saying is the price of a utility (or anything) should not be based on how much a person earns. If the utility needs to raise prices to cover their costs, they should raise prices. If the government wants to help poor people, the government should give cash to poor people, or pay the utility on their behalf. But the price of whatever is sold should not be masked.
And if the utility needs to raise prices, they should be raising the prices, not adding fees. I can understand splitting out the cost of delivery vs cost of generating electricity, but beyond that is just unnecessary confusion for a buyer.
What I am saying is the price of a utility (or anything) should not be based on how much a person earns. If the utility needs to raise prices to cover their costs, they should raise prices. If the government wants to help poor people, the government should give cash to poor people, or pay the utility on their behalf. But the price of whatever is sold should not be masked.
And if the utility needs to raise prices, they should be raising the prices, not adding fees. I can understand splitting out the cost of delivery vs cost of generating electricity, but beyond that is just unnecessary confusion for a buyer.