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 4-9 pm daily. Power used outside that window is cheaper. Keep an eye on all power use during those hours. 

You also have options for clean energy rate plans. We urge you to research your choices and help make a difference. And please spread the word! 

Here are some links on how you can explore rate plans: 

https://www.pge.com/en/account/rate-plans/find-your-best-rate-plan.html 

https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/residential/grass-valley-nevada-city-rates/ 

https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/residential/green100/#