Economic Development Rate (EDR)

Industrial processing and manufacturing businesses may qualify to receive an EDR discount of 12%, 18% or 20% on the majority of their electric costs for five years.

• The standard 12% rate is available throughout our service territory.
• The enhanced rates of 18% and 20% are available in cities and counties where the annual unemployment rate exceeds the statewide rate.

Download the EDR map. Review PG&E’s Economic Development Rate by city and county. 

• Commercial and industrial businesses that would locate or expand out-of-state
• Existing businesses that would cease operations in California without the Economic Development Rate
• Small businesses below 150kW

• Create or retain jobs in California.
• Supply documentation of out-of-state choices or other operational scenarios.
• Sign an affidavit stating the EDR is an influencing factor in your decision to locate within the PG&E service territory.
• Implement an energy-reduction plan that achieves a 5% energy savings over the life of the EDR or other types of efficiency.
• Submit an annual report to PG&E including the number, type of jobs and average salary and benefits for these jobs.
• Confirm eligibility for rate with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.