Utility Rates

There are many ways to save money and energy using novel utility rates. PG&E customers can even go to pge.com and create a login and password that allows you to instantly model what your bills would be on different rates. There are also reduced-rates for low income homes and those with medical equipment at home (CARE, FERA, medical baseline rates, etc). Then there are special rates for EV drivers that help incentivize late night charging. Note: Under CA law, homes are defaulted to what are called Time-of-Use (TOU) electricity rates that have higher prices during the "peak use" hours of 4-9pm daily. Power used outside that window is cheaper. Keep an eye on all power use during those hours. You may also have options for clean energy rate plans.   Here are some links on how you can explore rate plans:  

PG&E: FIND YOUR BEST RATE PLAN https://www.pge.com/en/account/rate-plans/find-your-best-rate-plan.html  

PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: RESIDENTIAL RATES https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/residential/grass-valley-nevada-city-rates/  

PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY RATE PLAN https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/residential/green100/#