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PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
35.12¢
Commercial
24.87¢
Customers
5.5M
Rate Type
tou

How much does PG&E charge per kWh in 2026?

PG&E’s estimated effective residential rate is about 35.12 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $375, including the about $24 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 24.87c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on PG&E’s official rate schedule.

About PG&E

PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) serves approximately 5.5 million residential customers across CA. The estimated effective residential rate is about 35.12 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: Northern and Central California (45 of 58 counties), serving San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose corridor

Parent company: PG&E Corporation

Recent rate case: From early 2026 PG&E applies California's income-graduated Base Services Charge (CPUC Decision 24-05-028): a fixed $24.15 per month for non-CARE/FERA residential customers (about $6 for CARE, $12 for FERA), paired with a reduction in per-kWh usage prices so a typical bill is roughly unchanged. Underlying rates are set through periodic CPUC General Rate Cases; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.

Time-of-Use Rate Schedule

Peak Hours
58¢/kWh
4pm-9pm daily
Off-Peak
22¢/kWh
All other times

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PG&E Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 35.12c/kWh plus the $24 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$111.95/mo
500 kWh$199.75/mo
750 kWh$287.55/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$375.35/mo
1,250 kWh$463.15/mo
1,500 kWh$550.95/mo

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Quick Reference
Fixed charge$24/mo
States servedCA
Rate structuretou
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current PG&E rate per kWh?+
PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric)'s estimated effective residential rate is about 35.12 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 24.87c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $24 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does PG&E use?+
PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) uses a tou rate structure. Time-of-Use rates charge 58c/kWh during peak hours (4pm-9pm daily) and 22c/kWh during off-peak hours. Customers can save money by shifting usage to off-peak periods.
How do I calculate my PG&E bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using PG&E's estimated effective residential rate of 35.12 cents per kWh and its roughly $24 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.3512) + $24 = $287.55 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my PG&E rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has PG&E made?+
From early 2026 PG&E applies California's income-graduated Base Services Charge (CPUC Decision 24-05-028): a fixed $24.15 per month for non-CARE/FERA residential customers (about $6 for CARE, $12 for FERA), paired with a reduction in per-kWh usage prices so a typical bill is roughly unchanged. Underlying rates are set through periodic CPUC General Rate Cases; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.
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