Vacaville Man Uncovers 18-Year Utility Billing Error

Ken Wilson, a resident of Vacaville, California, discovered that he had been paying his neighbor's electricity bill for up to 18 years due to a mix-up by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Wilson, who lives in unit 90, noticed unusual spikes in his electricity bill and took various measures to reduce his consumption without success. Upon further investigation, he found that his meter was still running even when his breakers were off, leading him to contact PG&E. The utility company confirmed the error, apologized, and credited him over $600 for three years of overpayment. PG&E has committed to rectifying the situation and urged other customers to verify their meter numbers to avoid similar issues.