What are PG&E E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S peak hours and rates?
E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service from PG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (3 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.32/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.19/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
3 p.m.–8 p.m.
Peak price
32¢/kWh
Off-peak price
19¢/kWh
The E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S day, hour by hour
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Winter
Jan–May, Oct–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 3 p.m.–8 p.m. | $0.20 |
| Mid-Peak | 8 p.m.–3 p.m. | $0.19 |
Summer
Jun–Sep
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 3 p.m.–8 p.m. | $0.32 |
| Mid-Peak | 8 p.m.–3 p.m. | $0.24 |
Usage tiers
| Tier | Up to | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 15.8 kWh daily | $0.24 |
| Tier 2 | no limit | $0.32 |
Frequently asked questions
What are PG&E E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S peak hours and rates? +
E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service from PG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (3 p.m.–8 p.m.) at about $0.32/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.19/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S? +
The cheapest electricity on PG&E E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S is during off-peak hours (8 p.m.–3 p.m.), at about 19¢/kWh. Shift EV charging, laundry, dishwashing, and pre-cooling into these hours to pay the least.
How much more is peak vs off-peak on E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S? +
Peak power costs about 32¢/kWh versus 19¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 13¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.66.
Who offers E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S? +
E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S is a residential electricity plan from Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PG&E).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (5cbf62b25457a3091767107e). Representative — verify exact prices on your PG&E bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.