Time-Of-Use Rates
In 2021, PG&E will automatically transition most EBCE customers to TOU rates

Time-of-Use (TOU) rates mean the price of energy differs based on the time of day. By shifting some electricity usage to times when energy costs less and demand is down, you can lower your bill and support a healthier environment.
Choosing the Right Rate
We encourage you to make sure you’re on the best rate for your energy use patterns. PG&E provides a rate comparison tool, which allows you to see how your bill could change on various rates plans available to you. After you’ve reviewed your options, you can change your rate on PGE.com. PG&E will notify EBCE and you’ll soon see your updated rate plan for both delivery (PG&E) and generation (EBCE). EBCE’s charges for generation service will be on the same schedule as PG&E’s charges.
Default Business TOU Rates (B-Rates)
PG&E and EBCE’s commercial and industrial business rates encourage customers to use energy when it is cleanest and cheapest. These rates, the “B-Rates,” became mandatory for most businesses in March 2021. The on-peak price will shift from mid-day to early evening, from 4–9PM.
TOU B-1 rate charts*
Summer total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 27% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 8% higher at part-peak times (2–4PM, and 9–11PM)
Winter total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 7% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 7% lower at super off-peak times (9AM–2PM)
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TOU B-6 rate charts
Summer total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 48% higher at peak times (4–9PM)
Winter total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 8% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 7% lower at super off-peak times (9AM–2PM) -
TOU B-10 rate charts
Summer total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 53% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 18% higher at part-peak times (2–4PM, and 9–11PM)
Winter total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 22% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 23% lower at super off-peak times (9PM–2PM) -
TOU B-19 rate charts
Summer total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 46% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 19% higher at part-peak times (2–4PM, and 9–11PM)
Winter total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 29% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 39% lower at super off-peak times (9AM–2PM) -
TOU B-20 rate charts
Summer total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 45% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 20% higher at part-peak times (2–4PM, and 9–11PM)
Winter total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 30% higher at peak times (4–9PM), and 41% lower at super off-peak times (9AM–2PM)
For a more details on these rates, please review the document below:
Commercial & Industrial Time-of-Use Rates (PDF)
For more detailed information on a specific rate, please refer to pge.com/tariffs, ebce.org/rates, or contact us. EBCE is happy to discuss how your business might be able to shift your usage profile in order to save money and emissions.
*Charts are based off March 2021 rates
Business Electric Vehicle (B-EV) Rate
PG&E has developed a new rate that aims to reduce the cost for electric vehicle charging for businesses!
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B-EV rate chart*
Year-round total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 145% higher at peak times (4–9PM) and 20% lower at super off-peak times in March-May (9AM–2PM)
For a brief overview of this rate, please review this document:
Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Rates (PDF)
*Charts are based off March 2021 rates
New Default Agricultural (AG) Rates
PG&E and EBCE’s agricultural rates are shifting to encourage customers to use energy when it is cleanest and cheapest. While some agricultural accounts have previously been enrolled in time of use rates, existing time periods and seasons have shifted and are not the same as the new AG-rates customers will be transitioned to. These rates will become mandatory for most agricultural customers as of March 2021.
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TOU AG rates charts*
Summer total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 69% higher at peak times (5–8PM).
Winter total rates (generation + delivery)
Rates are 15% higher at peak times (5–8PM)
For a more details on these rates, please review the document below:
Agricultural Time-of-Use Rates (PDF)
For more detailed information on a specific rate, please refer to pge.com/tariffs, ebce.org/rates, or contact us. EBCE is happy to discuss how your business might be able to shift your usage profile in order to save money and emissions.
*Charts are based off March 2021 rates