Service Plans
East Bay businesses are enjoying green energy at low rates. Choose from different service plan options, including 100% renewable energy and a lower-cost basic plan or return to PG&E bundled service.
The following comparison is for an average small commercial customer on the B-1 rate schedule. Here is a detailed breakdown of rates.
Bright Choice: Price: 3% below PG&E rates
Renewable 100: Price: 3/4 cent per kWh above PG&E rates
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Click here to learn more about the benefits of Renewable 100 for your business (PDF)
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Wind 
Solar 
Hydro 
Biomass & Biowaste, Geothermal, Eligible Hydroelectric
Other or Unspecified 
Natural Gas 
Nuclear
Renewable 100
Click here to choose Renewable 100100% California solar & wind energy
100% eligible renewable
Price: 3/4 cent per kilowatt hour above PG&E rates
$ 480 .89
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $200.17 electric generation
- $261.97 electric delivery
- $18.91 additional fees
Bright Choice
Click here to choose bright choiceOur basic plan, which provides savings compared to PG&E rates
42.3% eligible renewable energy
Price: 3% below PG&E rates
$ 464 .13
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $183.41 electric generation
- $261.97 electric delivery
- $18.91 additional fees
For comparison, your previous basic plan
48.7% eligible renewable energy
(88% carbon-free including 39% nuclear)
$ 470 .39
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $189.67 electric generation
- $261.97 electric delivery
- $18.91 additional charges
Figures reflect EBCE’s actual power mix from 2021 (most recently published). In accordance with EBCE's goal of providing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030, we forecast that the Bright Choice power mix will be 50% from renewable energy sources in 2022 and 54% in 2023. Historic power mix is published annually each summer for the preceding year.
*Based on an average B-1 customer using 1,400 kWh/month. The rate components do not sum exactly to the Total due to rounding.
You can change your service plan any time with EBCE service, or choose PG&E by clicking on the “Click Here” buttons above.
If you previously opted out of EBCE service and wish to return, click here.
To change your service plan you'll need your PG&E account number, the last name or business name tied to the account, and the ZIP code tied to the account.
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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 |
