How do PG&E ETOUC-Bright Choice tiered rates work?
ETOUC-Bright Choice from PG&E is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.43/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.
Highest rate
43¢/kWh
Lowest rate
43¢/kWh
Usage tiers
| Tier | Up to | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 9.8 kWh daily | $0.43 |
| Tier 2 | 39.2 kWh daily | $0.53 |
| Tier 3 | no limit | $0.53 |
Frequently asked questions
How do PG&E ETOUC-Bright Choice tiered rates work? +
ETOUC-Bright Choice from PG&E is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.43/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.
Who offers ETOUC-Bright Choice? +
ETOUC-Bright Choice 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 (662967abbbcf38aa6c0ee9ac). Representative — verify exact prices on your PG&E bill or tariff sheet.
Other PG&E plans
E-1
Flat rate
E-1 -Residential Service Baseline Region Z
Tiered
E-6 -Residential Time of Use Baseline Region X; Closed Rate
4 p.m.–9 p.m.
E-7 -Residential Time of Use Baseline Region P; Closed Rate
12 p.m.–6 p.m.
E-TOU Option A - Residential Time of Use Service Baseline Region S
3 p.m.–8 p.m.
E-TOU-C
4 p.m.–9 p.m.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.