What are SDG&E TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region peak hours and rates?
TOU-DR-1 Coastal from SDG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.60/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.25/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
Peak window
4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Peak price
60¢/kWh
Off-peak price
25¢/kWh
The TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region day, hour by hour
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Season 1
Jan–Feb, May, Nov–Dec
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.45 |
| Mid-Peak | 6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. | $0.39 |
| Off-Peak | 12 a.m.–6 a.m. | $0.37 |
Season 2
Mar–Apr
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.45 |
| Mid-Peak | 6 a.m.–10 a.m., 2 p.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. | $0.39 |
| Off-Peak | 12 a.m.–6 a.m., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | $0.37 |
Season 3
Jun–Oct
| Period | Hours | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. | $0.60 |
| Mid-Peak | 6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. | $0.37 |
| Off-Peak | 12 a.m.–6 a.m. | $0.25 |
Usage tiers
| Tier | Up to | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 9 kWh daily | $0.60 |
| Tier 2 | no limit | $0.70 |
Frequently asked questions
What are SDG&E TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region peak hours and rates? +
TOU-DR-1 Coastal from SDG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.60/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.25/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.
When is the cheapest time to use electricity on TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region? +
The cheapest electricity on SDG&E TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region is during off-peak hours, at about 25¢/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 TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region? +
Peak power costs about 60¢/kWh versus 25¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 35¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $1.75.
Who offers TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Region? +
TOU-DR-1 Coastal 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 (663d282f17542cfa4b0226bf). 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.