PG&E Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Pacific Gas and Electric homes in California. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 34.74¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- -11.1%
- 201922.35¢
- 202334.04¢
- 202439.62¢
- 202537.52¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202634.74¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tiered (E-1) | None. Same price all day | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| Time of use (E-TOU-C) | 4 to 9 pm every day | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| Time of use (E-TOU-D) | 5 to 8 pm weekdays | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| Electric home (E-ELEC), for homes with an EV, battery or heat pump | 4 to 9 pm every day | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| EV charging (EV2-A) | 4 to 9 pm every day | About $24 Base Services Charge |
Source: PG&E residential rate plan pricing, as of March 1, 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Earns an export price that changes by hour and month under the Net Billing Tariff. It is lower than the price you pay for power.
- Solar fees
- The Base Services Charge (about $24 a month) still applies. Solar can't offset it.
Source: California Public Utilities Commission, Net Billing Tariff.
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