What are the PG E peak hours?
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Peak (highest price) – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (except most holidays) Off-Peak (lowest price) – before 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and all hours on weekends and most holidays.
Is PGE going to time-of-use?
What is the residential Time-of-Use Transition about? Starting in October 2020 and continuing through 2022, many PG&E residential electric customers will begin automatically moving to the Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 4-9 p.m. Every Day) (E-TOU-C) rate plan.
What is PGE peak time rebates?
We give you $1 for every kilowatt-hour of electricity you shift during a Peak Time Event, compared with what you would normally use.
Which PGE rate plan is best for solar?
PG&E TOU-B
1. PG&E TOU-B. Product Details: If you are a PG&E customer, the TOU-B plan might be your best option for energy usage. It has off-peak rates from 9 PM to 4 PM and charges peak rates during normal operating hours of 4 AM to 9 PM every day.
What is Tier 2 usage PGE?
Energy used above the Baseline Allowance is considered Tier 2 and is billed at a higher price. If your energy use exceeds four times the Baseline Allowance during your monthly billing cycle, a High Usage Surcharge will be applied.
Does PG&E offer free solar panels?
For a modest charge, PG&E’s Solar Choice program extends solar access and benefits to residential and business customers regardless of their location or ability to physically install rooftop solar.
Is time of use better than tiered?
“With tiers, customers who use less electricity than average pay the lowest rate and the rate rises with usage. With TOU rates, customers who use less on average pay more than on tiered rates because they tend to need electricity during high-priced peak periods.”
How do electricity tiers work?
Tiered Electricity Pricing Many utilities use a tiered pricing system that charges customers a higher rate once they have surpassed a certain level of usage. This system categorizes the customer’s usage into various tiers, and then charges specific rates for each usage tier.
What does time of use mean for PG & E?
PG&E’s NEM2 program, when paired with battery storage, provides a way to optimize energy by storing power to use later. It’s a great way to get the most out of your investment in renewable energy.
How to enroll in PG & E electric rate plan?
To enroll, call our Agricultural Customer Service Center at 1-877-311-3276. Note that options may be limited due to system constraints; if your first choice option is not available, you will be offered your second choice option. PG&E offers two electric vehicle rate plans for business customers with on-site EV charging.
When do PG & E employees use their vacation time?
PG&E encourages employees to take vacation time, but we understand that there may be times when you need to defer your vacation time to the following year. Therefore, at the end of each calendar year, all unused vacation days and floating holidays are automatically deferred to the following year.
How long does the AC cycle at PG & E?
Between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., some ACs will cycle for no more than 3.5 hours. Health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities we serve is our primary responsibility. Learn more about support for our customers, and our commitment to continue to deliver safe, reliable power during these challenging times.
