US Bank is now offering loans so that families can “finance” sky-high high electric bills |  |
It’s no secret that San Diego County residents are victimized by the highest utility rates in the nation. We pay as much as three times more than other states, which may be why almost one out of every four customers of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) are behind on their electric bills.
Nonetheless, we were still surprised by this email solicitation (see below) offering to finance monthly electric bill payments to San Diego Gas & Electric from US Bank. On the bright side, it is good to see that legitimate banks are offering an alternative to predatory lenders. On the dark side, we fear that it is a sign that SDG&E’s prices will continue to reign supreme with the highest electric rates in the continental Unites States.
This is the email solicitation for “ExtendPay”
From: U.S. Bank <1800USBanks@email.usbank.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Subject: Charles, curb utility bills with U.S. Bank ExtendPay® Plan
To: Charles Langley
Date: Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Subject: Charles, curb utility bills with U.S. Bank ExtendPay® Plan
To: Charles Langley
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