Residential Rates & Billing
How our affordable, clean energy works
PCE is a not-for-profit provider of electricity, and our rates are typically lower than PG&E’s. Plus, we source from clean energy sources.
The Difference Between PCE and PG&E
PCE provides clean electricity. PG&E delivers it to you.
Being a Peninsula Clean Energy customer means you get cheaper, cleaner electricity. We generate the electricity at more affordable rates from clean, renewable sources. Then PG&E delivers it to your home or business using their poles and wires.
To keep things simple, you get one bill from PG&E with our charges to generate electricity and their charges to deliver it. There is no additional cost for getting your electricity from us. In fact, we do it cheaper than PG&E—and cleaner!
PCE is exclusive to the residents and businesses in San Mateo County and Los Banos.
PCE
Buys & generates clean electricity
PG&E
Delivers electricity & bills
YOU
Benefit from clean energy
PCE and PG&E
Why is PCE on my PG&E bill?
Simple: PCE sources your electricity. PG&E delivers it.
Think of it like ordering a meal from your favorite restaurant (that’s us, PCE). Then a food delivery service delivers your meal to your door (that’s PG&E). PG&E also hands you the bill with our electricity charges included. PG&E doesn’t charge you for electricity, but they do add in all of their other fees and taxes.
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You have choices
You have two choices for how much you want to pay for electricity. ECOplus is the cheapest; plus, it’s 100% clean and 50% from renewable sources. ECO100 costs 1.5 cents more per kWh and is 100% clean, 100% renewable, and carbon-free.
ECO
plus
ECOplus is the cheapest, 100% clean, and 50% from renewable sources.
ECO
100
ECO100 costs 1.5 cents more per kWh and is 100% clean, 100% renewable, and carbon-free.
Here is a breakdown of renewable energy levels and the typical monthly charges. Actual totals may vary based on your usage, rate schedule, and other factors. Rates effective August 1, 2024.
ECO
plus
Monthly usage: 405 kWh
ECO
100
Monthly usage: 405 kWh
PG&E
Monthly usage: 405 kWh
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A deeper look at our rates
Find more details about PCE rates based on type, seasonality, and time of use compared to PG&E rates.
Ways to Save
How can I save more on my bill?
Use tactics like off-peak hours and solar power to get even deeper savings.
PCE is a not-for-profit organization, which means we focus on serving you with clean electricity and save you money on your bill. Here are a few things you can do to minimize your monthly costs.
1. Choose the right PG&E delivery rate plan
In addition to the core electricity service option you choose from Peninsula Clean Energy, you can choose a PG&E delivery rate option that makes the most sense for your lifestyle and minimizes your energy costs. If you recall our comparison to getting your favorite meal (that’s PCE electricity) delivered to your door by a food delivery service (that’s PG&E’s poles and wires), you can choose the most effective rate option for PG&E to deliver our electricity to you. Explore your choices:
Time of Use (TOU-C)
Best if
You own a gas car and have gas appliances
How it works
Discounts on energy use before 4 PM and after 9 PM; lower pricing for usage below the Baseline Allowance.
Ways to save
Shift energy use to off-peak times (avoid 4 PM – 9 PM); reduce overall energy use to remain below the Baseline Allowance for lower pricing
Electric Home (E-ELEC)
Best if
You’ve upgraded your home with one of more of the following: heat pump water heater or space conditioning (HVAC), electric vehicle, or battery storage
How it works
Super discounts on energy use during off-peak periods (12 AM – 3 PM) and discounts on partial peak use (3 PM – 4 PM, 9 PM – 12 PM); significantly higher pricing during peak hours
Ways to save
Shift energy use, such as running large home appliances and charging electric vehicles, to off-peak times when energy costs are lowest (12 AM – 3 PM)
Electric Vehicle (EV-2A)
Best if
You own an electric vehicle but use gas for home appliances
How it works
Super discounts on energy use during off-peak periods (12 AM – 3 PM) and discounts on partial peak use (3 PM – 4 PM, 9 PM – 12 PM); significantly higher pricing during peak hours
Ways to save
Shift energy use, such as running large home appliances and charging electric vehicles, to off-peak times when energy costs are lowest (12 AM – 3 PM)
For more details on PG&E delivery plans, visit How rates work.
2. Create cost-saving rituals
Take advantage of off-peak rates
Did you know that 12 AM – 3 PM is off-peak for electricity rates? If you focus high-energy activities—like using appliances and charging your EV—during these hours, you can decrease your monthly bill.
Electric Vehicle Charger
Heat Pump
Space Conditioning (HVAC)
Heat Pump Water Heater
Adjust temperatures
- Set water heaters to 120℉
- Pre-cool and pre-heat your home before 3pm
- Run laundry cycles with cold water
Set it and forget it
- Program smart appliances to run during off-peak times
- Use delay setting to schedule dishwashers
3. Generate your own electricity
Solar is one of the best ways to reduce your need to buy energy from the electric grid and create your own clean electricity. As a PCE customer, you can even get monthly credits back for the extra energy you generate but don’t use.
Interested in adding solar or batteries?
4. Take advantage of rebates and offers
We offer a variety of rebates, incentives, and financial assistance to help save you money and electrify your lifestyle.
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Are you having trouble choosing a plan or understanding our rates? We’re here to support you if you have additional questions.
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