Summer savings tips for your PG&E bill

We understand that no one likes higher-than-expected energy bills

There are several energy and money saving tools that you can take advantage of to reduce your use and save money without sacrificing your family’s comfort.

These tools can help you save energy and money this summer

Bill Forecast Alert

Receive notifications when you're likely to exceed a bill amount you choose so you can adjust your energy use.

Budget Billing

Keep your monthly bills predictable by spreading out your energy costs across the year. Budget Billing provides you with a consistent monthly bill amount based on your last 12 months of energy use.

Home Energy Checkup

Identify sources of wasted energy in your household and get a personalized savings plan to lower monthly bills in only 5 minutes.

Get your home energy checkup

You may be able to save even more if you qualify for these additional programs

California Alternate Rates Energy (CARE)

CARE offers qualified households major savings on energy costs. Applying is confidential, easy-to-complete, and no proof of income is required.

Find out if you qualify

Energy Savings Assistance Program

The Energy Savings Assistance Program offers no-cost home energy improvements that may include weatherproofing, minor home repairs and select appliance replacement for income-qualified homes that are at least five years old.

Apply Now

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

REACH provides a one-time energy credit for up to $300 to help you pay for energy during a crisis, depending on your past due bill amount.

Find out if you qualify

Try these simple solutions for a summer of savings

Save a cool $100 with these A/C ideas

Use fans instead of A/C and save up to $10/year, Seal window A/Cs and save up to $20/year, Check your air filters and save up to $30/year, Add shade coverings and awnings and save up to $20/year, Close your shades in the summer and save up to $10/year, Clear the area around your A/C and save up to $10/year, These simple ways to reduce your A/C usage can save you up to $100 annually.

Use these energy savers for any season and save up to $365

Save energy 365 days per year with these simple ideas.

Wash clothes with cold water

About 90% of the energy consumed for washing clothes is used to heat water. Washing with cold water will clean your clothes just as effectively.

Save up to $40/year

Use and switch off power strips

Many computers, televisions, and other devices draw power even when they’re turned off. With the flip of a switch, you can easily cut off power to multiple devices at once to save time, energy, and money.

Save up to $75/year

Unplug electronics when not in use

Electronics like cell phone chargers, entertainment systems, coffee makers and more continue to draw energy even when turned off. Unplug them to avoid unnecessary energy use.

Save up to $75/year

Turn off your computer at night

Turning off your computer at night could save you up to a third of its energy costs, depending on your use and power management settings.

Save up to $105/year

Adjust the display on your television

Bright display modes are often unnecessary for your home and use a considerable amount of energy. Adjusting your TV settings can reduce its power use 5-20% without compromising picture quality.

Save up to $40/year

Replace inefficient light bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use about 75% less energy and last six times longer than incandescent bulbs, saving you money on energy bills and lighting costs.

Save up to $30/year

Make a splash with up to $2,215 in pool energy savings

Soak up over $2,000 in savings per year with these tips to reduce your pool’s energy consumption.

Install a variable speed pool pump

A properly sized variable speed pump can save up to 75% on your pool’s energy costs.

Save up to $275/year

Cover your pool

A pool cover will keep your water temperature about 10°F warmer, which could save you 50-70% on pool heating costs.

Save up to $1,400/year

Reduce your pool pump's run time

Reducing run time by 60-75% can result in an equal percentage of energy savings.

Save up to $275/year

Reduce pool temperature

For every 1°F increase in your pool’s temperature, the energy costs needed to heat the pool increase up to 30%.

Save up to $265/year

Weatherproof your home and save up to $320

Improve your home’s ability to produce and hold in cool air with these upgrades that can save you more than $300 per year.

Upgrade your old central A/C

Investing in an efficient, ENERGY STAR certified unit will dramatically lower your cooling costs.

Save up to $30/year

Improve your home’s insulation

Improvements to insulation can help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer while reducing your energy costs.

Save up to $75/year

Seal leaky ducts

When ducts have leaks, they can lose up to 20% of heated or cooled air before it reaches living spaces.

Save up to $65/year

Weatherstrip windows and doors

Weatherstripping your windows and doors will help reduce the 33% of heat gained because of leaky seals.

Save up to $50/year

Seal air leaks

Air leaks force you’re A/C to work harder, increasing energy costs. Sealing air leaks could save you up to 20% on your annual heating and cooling costs.

Save up to $100/year

Make free home upgrades for up to $270 in savings per year

These home upgrades can save you more than $200 per year. Plus, you may be able to get them at no cost through the Energy Savings Assistance Program.

Replace your old refrigerator

If your refrigerator was made in 2001 or earlier, investing in a new model could start saving you energy and money right away.

Save up to $50/year

Improve your home’s insulation

Improvements to insulation can help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer while reducing your energy costs.

Save up to $75/year

Replace inefficient light bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use about 75% less energy and last six times longer than incandescent bulbs, saving you money on energy bills and lighting costs.

Save up to $30/year

Weatherstrip windows and doors

Weatherstripping your windows and doors will help reduce the 33% of heat gained because of leaky seals.

Save up to $50/year

Upgrade your gas water heater

Water heating is typically one of the largest energy expenses in your home. If your gas water heater is more than 11 years old, it is likely cost effective to replace it.

Save up to $65/year

NOTE: Savings are approximate and may vary by home and energy use.

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They're happy it's summer—you're happy to save energy and money

We understand that no one likes higher-than-expected energy bills

These tools can help you save energy and money this summer

Bill Forecast Alert

Budget Billing

Home Energy Checkup

You may be able to save even more if you qualify for these additional programs

California Alternate Rates Energy (CARE)

Energy Savings Assistance Program

Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH)

Try these simple solutions for a summer of savings

Save a cool $100 with these A/C ideas

Use these energy savers for any season and save up to $365

Wash clothes with cold water

Use and switch off power strips

Unplug electronics when not in use

Turn off your computer at night

Adjust the display on your television

Replace inefficient light bulbs

Make a splash with up to $2,215 in pool energy savings

Weatherproof your home and save up to $320

Make free home upgrades for up to $270 in savings per year