We've increased the discount for Bright Choice, lowered the premium for Renewable 100, and have a lot more exciting budget news.
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East Bay businesses are now enjoying more renewable energy at lower rates. Choose from different service plan options, including 100% renewable energy and a lower-cost basic plan.
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The following comparison is for an average small commercial customer on the B-1 rate schedule. A detailed breakdown of rates is available here.
Bright Choice: Price: 3% below PG&E rates
Renewable 100: Price: 3/4 cent per kWh above PG&E rates
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KEY
Wind 
Solar 
Hydro 
Biomass & Biowaste, Geothermal, Eligible Hydroelectric
Other or Unspecified 
Natural Gas 
Nuclear
Renewable 100
100% California solar & wind energy
100% eligible renewable
Price: 3/4 cent per kilowatt hour above PG&E rates
$ 498 .03
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $234.21 electric generation
- $217.75 electric delivery
- $46.07 additional fees
Bright Choice
Our basic plan, which provides savings compared to PG&E rates
42.3% eligible renewable energy
Price: 3% below PG&E rates
$ 477 .46
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $213.64 electric generation
- $217.75 electric delivery
- $46.07 additional fees
PG&E
For comparison, your previous basic plan
48.7% eligible renewable energy
(88% carbon-free including 39% nuclear)
$ 480 .08
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $216.26 electric generation
- $217.75 electric delivery
- $46.07 additional charges
*Based on an average B-1 customer using 1,795 kWh/month.
What’s your default plan?
| City | Plan |
|---|---|
| Albany | Renewable 100 |
| Berkeley | Bright Choice (Renewable 100 starting October 2022) |
| Dublin | Bright Choice (Renewable 100 starting October 2022) |
| Emeryville | Bright Choice (Renewable 100 starting October 2022) |
| Fremont | Bright Choice |
| Hayward | Renewable 100 |
| Livermore | Bright Choice |
| Newark | Bright Choice |
| Oakland | Bright Choice |
| Piedmont | Bright Choice |
| Pleasanton | Renewable 100 |
| San Leandero | Bright Choice (Renewable 100 starting October 2022) |
| Tracy | Bright Choice |
| Union City | Bright Choice |
| County of Alameda | Bright Choice |
