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What are SDG&E TOU-DR-P Inland Baseline Region peak hours and rates?

TOU-DR-P Inland from SDG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.28/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.17/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

Peak window

4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Peak price

28¢/kWh

Off-peak price

17¢/kWh

Fixed charge

$0.33/mo

The TOU-DR-P Inland Baseline Region day, hour by hour

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Peak Mid-Peak Off-Peak

Season 1

Jan–Feb, May, Nov–Dec

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 4 p.m.–9 p.m. $0.24
Mid-Peak 6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. $0.23
Off-Peak 12 a.m.–6 a.m. $0.22

Season 2

Mar–Apr

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 4 p.m.–9 p.m. $0.24
Mid-Peak 6 a.m.–10 a.m., 2 p.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. $0.23
Off-Peak 12 a.m.–6 a.m., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $0.22

Season 3

Jun–Oct

Period Hours $/kWh
Peak 4 p.m.–9 p.m. $0.28
Mid-Peak 6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 p.m.–12 a.m. $0.27
Off-Peak 12 a.m.–6 a.m. $0.17

Usage tiers

Tier Up to $/kWh
Tier 1 13.52 kWh daily $0.28
Tier 2 no limit $0.48

Frequently asked questions

What are SDG&E TOU-DR-P Inland Baseline Region peak hours and rates? +

TOU-DR-P Inland from SDG&E is a time-of-use plan: electricity costs the most during peak hours (4 p.m.–9 p.m.) at about $0.28/kWh and the least off-peak at about $0.17/kWh. Shifting heavy usage out of the peak window lowers the bill.

When is the cheapest time to use electricity on TOU-DR-P Inland Baseline Region? +

The cheapest electricity on SDG&E TOU-DR-P Inland Baseline Region is during off-peak hours, at about 17¢/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-P Inland Baseline Region? +

Peak power costs about 28¢/kWh versus 17¢/kWh off-peak — a difference of about 10¢/kWh. Running a 5 kWh load (a load of laundry plus dishwasher) off-peak instead of at peak saves roughly $0.52.

Who offers TOU-DR-P Inland Baseline Region? +

TOU-DR-P Inland 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 (5a94ceaa5457a3f552a199a0). 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.