How do SDG&E DR-LI - Desert Baseline Region tiered rates work?
DR-LI - Desert from SDG&E is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.17/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.
Highest rate
31¢/kWh
Lowest rate
17¢/kWh
Usage tiers
| Tier | Up to | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 20.67 kWh daily | $0.17 |
| Tier 2 | no limit | $0.28 |
Frequently asked questions
How do SDG&E DR-LI - Desert Baseline Region tiered rates work? +
DR-LI - Desert from SDG&E is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.17/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.
Who offers DR-LI - Desert Baseline Region? +
DR-LI - Desert Baseline Region is a residential electricity plan from San Diego Gas & Electric Co (SDG&E).
About this data
Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (663d2b3309ec86a2c905b6ac). Representative — verify exact prices on your SDG&E bill or tariff sheet.
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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.