What are off-peak hours for PG&E?
The price you pay changes based on the time of day, the day of the week, and the season: Peak (highest price) – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (except most holidays) Off-Peak (lowest price) – before 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and all hours on weekends and most holidays.
How do I check my real time electricity usage?
To get specifics regarding your energy usage, you only need one tool, really: an electricity usage monitor that tells you exactly how many kWh a device or appliance is drawing. The monitor can be as simple as a “plug load” monitor that plugs into an outlet; then you plug the device/appliance into the monitor.
What is PG&E peak day pricing?
Peak Day Pricing is an optional rate that offers businesses a discount on regular summer electricity rates in exchange for higher prices during nine to 15 Peak Day Pricing Event Days per year. * Peak Day Pricing Event Days typically occur on the hottest days of the summer.
Will PG&E rates increase?
Average PG&E monthly bills are due to top $220 Increases in monthly electric and gas bills are slated to jolt PG&E customers during early 2022, a utility price surge that’s being triggered by a brutal bout of inflation.
Is it cheaper to use washing machine at night?
A Government study suggests doing this saves you an average 120 kilowatt hours of energy per year – but annual savings are small. But the savings are too small to risk your dinner. WASH YOUR CLOTHES AT NIGHT. Running your washing machine at night can be cheaper than using it in the day.
What are PG&E smart days?
PG&E calls SmartDays on especially hot days when the demand for electricity can reach an extreme level. SmartDays may be called on weekends or holidays, if electricity demand peaks. A courtesy SmartDay notification may be sent by phone, email or text the day before a SmartDay.
How do I monitor my PG&E smart meter?
Select Stream My Data under My Usage & Ways to Save to confirm that you have an eligible meter. If no eligible meter is displayed, email us at [email protected] or call 1-877-743-4357, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. You may be eligible for a meter upgrade that enables you to participate.
How do I read my PG&E meter?
PG&E gas meters have either 4 or 5 dials on them. Each dial moves in opposite directions. To read a meter, stand in front of the meter and reach each dial from RIGHT to LEFT. If the dial is in-between 2 numbers, but is not yet directly ON the higher number, it is read as the lower number.