What Time-Varying Pricing Means for Small and Medium Agriculture
Transition Schedule
Beginning March 2013 and continuing over the next several years, Small and Medium Agriculture customers will transition to time-of-use rates. Rates transitioning: AG1A and AG1B, monthly demand up to 200 kW.
Peak Day Pricing options are also available.
Time-of-Use Rates
Instead of a single flat rate for energy use, time-of-use rates are higher when electric demand is higher. Higher demand periods are typically weekdays May through October, noon to 6 p.m. In return, time-of-use rates are lower at all other times.
This means that when you use energy is just as important as how much you use. If you conserve electricity in your business during peak hours, you can save money on your electric bills.
The transition to time-of-use rates is part of a statewide plan to ensure greater power reliability and a better energy future for California.
Peak Day Pricing
Peak Day Pricing rate options are available. Small and Medium Agriculture customers can opt in to Peak Day Pricing if they feel it will be beneficial.
Click here for more information about Peak Day Pricing.
Webinars and Local Workshops
On-Demand Webinars
Select a webinar below to learn how your business will be affected by Time-Varying Pricing. Plus you can review tools that are available to help you manage the transition.
Workshops
You are encouraged to attend one of our free, in-person workshops. See below for upcoming dates, times and locations.
We are currently planning our next batch of workshops. Please check back soon.
Customer Success Stories
The following success stories are about Agriculture customers who are already participating in Peak Day Pricing.
American Growers Cooling – Peak Day Pricing (PDF, 384 KB)
Sun Valley Rice – Peak Day Pricing (PDF, 691 KB)
Stay Informed
Energy Advisor eNewsletter
Sign up for our eNewsletter for news and information to help manage your business' energy use and costs.
Click here to download recent issues.
Bill-Lowering Tools
PG&E can help you reduce your energy use and improve your bottom line. Here are just some of the resources, tools and programs we offer to make energy management easier:
My Energy Rate Analysis
Log in to My Energy and view your energy use and rate options.
Don’t have an account?
Set one up today.
The Money-Back Tool
Rebates are simple and self-service. Purchase a qualified energy-efficient product, fill out an application and PG&E will send you a rebate check.
Business Energy Checkup
Get a free assessment, and easily find and implement energy- and money-saving ideas that are right for your business.
Personalized Assistance
Please contact us with any questions about new rates, energy assessments or any other programs.
Business Customers:
1-800-987-4923
Agricultural Customers:
1-877-311-FARM (3276)
Or email us at
timevaryingpricing@pge.com
