SDG&E Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for San Diego Gas & Electric homes in California. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 47.56¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +6.7%
- 201925.78¢
- 202345.48¢
- 202443.63¢
- 202545.77¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202647.56¢
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Time of use (TOU-DR1) | 4 to 9 pm; cheapest midnight to 6 am and 10 am to 2 pm weekdays | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| Time of use (TOU-DR2) | 4 to 9 pm | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| Standard, tiered (DR) | None. Same price all day | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| EV and solar homes (EV-TOU-5) | 4 to 9 pm | About $24 Base Services Charge |
| Electric home (TOU-ELEC), for homes with a battery, EV or heat pump | 4 to 9 pm | About $24 Base Services Charge |
Source: SDG&E Base Services Charge, as of August 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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