Utility record · last checked 2026-08-21

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

Northern and central California

Residential rate (est.)

$0.42/kWh

TOU-dependent; blended estimate, verify current tariff.

Export policy

net billing

NEM 3.0: exported kWh credited at avoided-cost-based rates (often $0.05–0.10/kWh). No retail net metering for new custom…

Source

PG&E tariff books; CPUC NEM 3.0 decision

Market estimate — verify against your bill and current tariff.

Export policy detail

NEM 3.0: exported kWh credited at avoided-cost-based rates (often $0.05–0.10/kWh). No retail net metering for new customers.

Some of the highest rates in the US; TOU windows matter.
Batteries are the main lever under NEM 3.0.
Non-bypassable charges apply to exported kWh.

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This record is a market estimate, not an official tariff. Confirm current rates, TOU windows and export compensation with the utility before relying on any calculation.