“ PG&E”referstothePacificGasandElectricCompany,asubsidiaryofPG&ECorporation.©2017Pacific GasandElectricCompany.Allrightsreserved.TheseofferingsarefundedbyCaliforniautilitycustomers andadministeredbyPG&EundertheauspicesoftheCaliforniaPublicUtilitiesCommission.PG&Eprints itsmaterialswith soy-basedinkson recycledpaper.CRS-0817-8551 Have questions? We’re here to help. To speak with a Customer Service Representative call 1-800-743-5000 Take advantage of energy and budget management tools by logging in at pge.com How to save on your new Time-of-Use rate plan Time-of-Use 4 to 9 p.m. ( ETOU-B ) Pricesarelowerduringtimesofdaywhendemandforelectricityis generallylowerandthecostischeaper,calledoff-peaktimes. Pricesarehigherduringtimesofdaywhendemandforelectricityis generallyhigherandthecostisgreater,calledpeaktimes. On your new Time-of-Use rate plan, when you use energy matters Shift your energy use to lower-priced times to save on your new rate plan WEEKDAYS MondaythroughFriday4to9p.m.arethe onlyhoursthatarehigher-priced (peak). Allothertimesarelower-priced (off-peak). PM L O W E S T P R I C E H I G H E S T P R I C E L O W E S T P R I C E AM/PM WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Onweekendsandmostholidays,all hoursarelower-priced (off-peak). Thecostofelectricityonyourrateplanislower duringthecoolermonthsfromOctobertoMay, andishigherduringthewarmermonthsfrom JunetoSeptember.Forfullseasonalpricing details,visitpge.com/tariffs. SEASONAL PRICING Log in with your username and password.Ifyoudon’thavean onlineaccount,youcanquicklycreateonewithacombination ofyouraccountnumber,phoneorsocialsecuritynumber. Budget Billing Averageoutyourmonthlypayments,soifyourenergy usagechangessignificantlyfromseasontoseason,you won’tseebigspikesonyourbills. Bill Forecast Alert Avoidthesurpriseofahigherenergybillbyreceiving notificationsbyemail,phoneortextthatyou’renear anamountyouset.You’llhavetimetoadjustyourusage andstaywithinyourbudget. Home Energy Checkup Answerafewsimplequestionsonlineabouthowyou useenergyandreceiveapersonalizedsavingsplan injustfiveminutes. PM L O W E S T P R I C E H I G H E S T P R I C E
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“�PG&E”�refers�to�the�Pacific�Gas�and�Electric�Company,�a�subsidiary�of�PG&E�Corporation.�©2017�Pacific�Gas�and�Electric�Company.�All�rights�reserved.�These�offerings�are�funded�by�California�utility�customers�and�administered�by�PG&E�under�the�auspices�of�the�California�Public�Utilities�Commission.�PG&E�prints�its�materials�with� �soy-based�inks�on� �recycled�paper.�CRS-0817-8551
Have questions? We’re here to help. To speak with a Customer Service Representative call 1-800-743-5000
Take advantage of energy and budget management tools by logging in at pge.com
How to save on your new Time-of-Use rate plan
Time-of-Use 4 to 9 p.m. ( ETOU-B )
Prices�are�lower�during�times�of�day�when�demand�for�electricity�is�generally�lower�and�the�cost�is�cheaper,�called�off-peak�times.
Prices�are�higher�during�times�of�day�when�demand�for�electricity�is�generally�higher�and�the�cost�is�greater,�called�peak�times.
On your new Time-of-Use rate plan, when you use energy matters
Shift your energy use to lower-priced times to save on your new rate plan
WEEKDAYSMonday�through�Friday�4�to�9�p.m.�are�the��only�hours�that�are�higher-priced (peak).��All�other�times�are�lower-priced (off-peak).
PM
LOWEST PRICE
HIGHEST PRICE
LOWEST PRICE
AM/PM
WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYSOn�weekends�and�most�holidays,�all�hours�are�lower-priced (off-peak).
The�cost�of�electricity�on�your�rate�plan�is�lower�during�the�cooler�months�from�October�to�May,�and�is�higher�during�the�warmer�months�from�June�to�September.�For�full�seasonal�pricing�details,�visit�pge.com/tariffs.
SEASONAL PRICING
Log in with your username and password.�If�you�don’t�have�an��online�account,�you�can�quickly�create�one�with�a�combination��of�your�account�number,�phone�or�social�security�number.
Budget Billing�
Average�out�your�monthly�payments,�so�if�your�energy��usage�changes�significantly�from�season�to�season,�you��won’t�see�big�spikes�on�your�bills.
Bill Forecast Alert
Avoid�the�surprise�of�a�higher�energy�bill�by�receiving��notifications�by�email,�phone�or�text�that�you’re�near��an�amount�you�set.�You’ll�have�time�to�adjust�your�usage��and�stay�within�your�budget.�
Home Energy Checkup
Answer�a�few�simple�questions�online�about�how�you��use�energy�and�receive�a�personalized�savings�plan��in�just�five�minutes.
PM
LOWEST PRICE
HIGHEST PRICE
EVENING: HIGHEST PRICE (PEAK)
MORNING TO MID-DAY: LOWEST PRICE (OFF-PEAK)
5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EVENING & LATE NIGHT: LOWEST PRICE (OFF-PEAK)
9 p.m. to 5 a.m.4 p.m. to 9 p.m
Morning to Mid-day
Plan a mini-marathon of your favorite shows.
Late�night�is�a�perfect�time�to�unwind�and��catch�up�on�your��favorite�TV�shows.��Watch�pre-recorded�shows�after�9�p.m.�to��have�fun�while�saving�money.
Do laundry in your sleep.�
Washing�or�drying�overnight�makes�laundry�easy�and�convenient.��And�the�best�part�is,�it’s�done�when�you�wake�up�the�next�day.
Evening
Program your thermostat.
If�your�thermostat�is�programmable,�you�can�schedule�it�to�heat�or��cool�your�home�during�lower-priced�times�of��day��—�saving�you�up��to�10%�on�your�annual��heating�and�cooling��costs�while�keeping��your�home�comfortable.�
Unplug your chargers before you leave the house in the morning.
After�you’ve�recharged�cellphones,�tablets,�laptops�and�other�devices�over�night,�avoid�“vampire”�power�being�wasted�by�unused�chargers�during�the�day.
Incorporate stove-free dinners.
Whether�it’s�leftovers,�grilling,�or�working�cold�meals�into�the�week,�there�are�several�ways�to�enjoy��dinner�without�using��your�electricity.
Late Night
Simple shifts to pay less for energyOn�your�new�rate�plan,�electricity�prices�are�higher�from�4�to�9�p.m.��on�weekdays,�especially�in�the�summer.�Consider�these�simple�shifts��to�use�less�energy�during�higher-priced�times�of�the�day.
Load first, run later.�
It’s�only�natural�to�want��to�clean�up�after�dinner��so�you�can�relax�for�the�night.�On�your�new�plan,�you�still�can.�Simply�load�the�dishwasher�after�dinner,�and�wait�until��after�9�p.m.�or�the��morning�to�run�it.
Remember:On�weekdays,�energy��costs�less�before�4�p.m.�and�after�9�p.m.
Energy�always�costs��less�on�weekends�and�most�holidays.�
Top Electricity-Hungry AppliancesTo maximize savings on your new rate plan, try using the following appliances during lower-priced times of day:
Air Conditioner
Pool Pump
Lighting
Space Heater
Television
Electric Oven
Clothes Dryer
Dishwasher
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