Have you been impacted by a power outage for more than 48 hours due to a severe storm?

If so, you might be eligible for compensation from PG&E. Call their outage hotline at 1-888-743-4743 to speak with someone about your particular outage. The payments will range from $25 to $100, depending on the length of the outage.

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Compare Your Options

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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Wind Solar Hydro Biomass & Biowaste, Geothermal, Eligible Hydroelectric

Other or Unspecified Natural Gas Nuclear

Renewable 100

100% California solar & wind energy

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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

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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

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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.

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Albany Renewable 100
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Emeryville Bright Choice (Renewable 100 starting October 2022)
Fremont Bright Choice
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Newark Bright Choice
Oakland Bright Choice
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San Leandero Bright Choice (Renewable 100 starting October 2022)
Tracy Bright Choice
Union City Bright Choice
County of Alameda Bright Choice

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