Compare Your Options
East Bay residents are now enjoying cleaner energy at lower rates. Choose from different service plan options, including 100% renewable energy and a lower-cost basic plan or return to PG&E bundled service.
Change my Plan
The following comparison is for an average residential customer on the E-1 rate schedule. A detailed breakdown of rates is available here (PDF).
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Wind 
Solar 
Hydro 
Biomass & Biowaste, Geothermal, Eligible Hydroelectric
Other or Unspecified 
Nuclear
Renewable 100
Get 100% California solar & wind energy
100% eligible renewable
Price: 1 cent per kilowatt hour above PG&E rates
$ 100 .70
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $33.58 electric generation
- $54.92 electric delivery
- $12.20 additional fees
Brilliant 100
Our most affordable carbon-free energy plan
100% carbon-free including hydroelectric
Price: same as PG&E
$ 97 .11
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $29.99 electric generation
- $54.92 electric delivery
- $12.20 additional fees
Bright Choice
Our basic plan
60% eligible renewable energy
Price: 1% below PG&E rates
$ 96 .68
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $29.56 electric generation
- $54.92 electric delivery
- $12.20 additional fees
PG&E
For comparison, your previous basic plan
29% eligible renewable energy
(100% carbon-free including 44% nuclear)
$ 97 .11
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $42.19 electric generation
- $54.92 electric delivery
Figures reflect EBCE’s actual power mix from 2019 (most recently published).
*Based on an average E1 customer using 359 kWh/month.
Change your plan here.
What's your default plan
| City | Plan |
|---|---|
| Albany | Brilliant 100 |
| Berkeley | Bright Choice |
| County of Alameda | Bright Choice |
| Dublin | Bright Choice |
| Emeryville | Bright Choice |
| Fremont | Bright Choice |
| Hayward | Brilliant 100 |
| Livermore | Bright Choice |
| Newark | Bright Choice |
| Oakland | Bright Choice |
| Piedmont | Renewable 100 |
| Pleasanton | Brilliant 100 |
| San Leandro | Bright Choice |
| Tracy | Bright Choice |
| Union City | Bright Choice |
