A Fresno restaurant owner just got slammed with an $18,000 PG&E bill—after already paying $21,000 last year! Even after spending $50,000 on new, efficient AC units, the costs barely dropped. Property taxes and insurance have tripled in five years, forcing him to close two locations. Solar? Out of reach at a million dollars. Now, with another scorching summer, he’s worried about keeping the doors open. If energy costs keep climbing, how are local businesses supposed to survive? Have you noticed your bills going up too? Let’s talk about what’s happening in Fresno and what can be done. #Business #Fresno #SmallBusiness