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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

PG&E is California's largest utility, serving northern and central California. Under NEM 3.0, solar exports are credited at lower rates, making battery storage increasingly attractive for new solar customers.

San Francisco, CA
Headquarters
~16 million
Customers
Limited
Net Metering
Yes
TOU Rates

Solar Programs & Incentives

Net Metering PolicyNEM 3.0 (net billing — exports credited at avoided cost, typically $0.08–$0.12/kWh)
Solar ProgramsNEM 3.0 solar billing, SGIP battery rebate (up to $1,000/kWh), Disadvantaged Communities rebate (up to $3,000/kWh)
Best for Solar?Yes, especially with battery storage to maximize self-consumption under NEM 3.0.
Rate InformationAvg rate $0.25–$0.35/kWh (among the highest in the nation). TOU peak hours 4–9 PM.

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States Served by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

California

CA

5.5 PSH · $0.22/kWh

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