Take Advantage of Business Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate Periods

In 2019, your TOU periods changed. This means you can lower your costs by shifting more of your energy use away from these times:
As California continues to adopt cleaner resources to generate energy, the cost to deliver power throughout the day is changing. Energy is now less costly during midday and more costly in the late afternoon and evening. TOU peak periods have changed to reflect these times of day.
What is Time-Of-Use?
Our Time-Of-Use rates are part of a statewide initiative designed to keep the electric grid reliable—even when energy resources are in high demand.
All rates feature energy charges that vary based on the time of day, the day of the week, and the season. Some rates also include demand charges that are based on the maximum amount of electricity your business uses at once and during certain times of the day.

New Time-Of-Use Periods
June 1 to September 30 (4 months)
Standard Business TOU Periods


Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU Periods



October 1 to May 31 (8 months)
Standard Business TOU Periods


Agriculture & Pumping Optional TOU Periods



Text Alerts
Interested in getting TOU text alerts to help remind you of on-peak and/or lower cost periods? Sign up to get notified of peak periods through your text messages.
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Helpful Tools and Resources
Compare Rate Options
See how the new TOU peak periods will affect you. Our Rate Plan Comparison Tool will help you compare rates based on your actual usage.
Business Energy Advisor
Take a 5-minute survey about your facility and get customized recommendations for cost-effective, energy-efficient upgrades and strategies.
Get the Facts About TOU
Our helpful fact sheet summarizes the upcoming changes to TOU. Find answers to frequently asked questions and energy-efficiency tips.

Tips to Lower Your Bills with TOU
off computers,turn off monitors and the printers.
during On-Peak hours.
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Pitigliano Farms Saves Big with TOU
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Common TOU Questions