Find Energy Savings by Business Size

SCE offers general service rates for businesses based on monthly energy usage: over 500 kW, 20-500 kW, and 20 kW or less.

Large Businesses

If your company uses more than 500 kW per month, these general service rates are available. For more information about any of these rates.

Rate Plans
Rate Plan	Description
TOU-8	Mandatory for accounts >500kW Time-of-Use (TOU) periods vary by time of day, day of the week, and season. As a result, TOU energy charges will vary Interval Meter Required
TOU-EV-9	Available for customers with charging demands exceeding 500 kW You can reduce your charging costs by charging between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. (next day)
Time-of-Use Base Interruptible Program (TOU-BIP)	Available to those with monthly demands (aggregated) that reach or exceed 200 kW You must choose a Firm Service Level (FSL) that reflects the amount of electricity you will need to meet operational requirements during a TOU-BIP event You must also choose a participation option, which is the amount of time (15 or 30 minutes) you need to respond to a TOU-BIP event You must commit to reducing at least 15% of maximum demand but no less than 100 kW during TOU-BIP events
Real-Time Pricing(RTP)	Customers are billed hourly electricity prices for generation that vary based on the time of day, season, and temperature. You may benefit from this plan if you have the flexibility to shift or reduce energy usage based on temperature-driven pricing variations This rate has both Time-Related Demand and Facilities-Related Demand charges.
Schedule ME Rate	For maritime customers located in the Port of Long Beach Options available are dependant on the service voltage Connected load serves shipping, stevedoring, or container activities Offers a Contribution to Margin discount and lower cost options for certain types of New Load

Rate Plans

Rate Plan	TOU-8
Description	Mandatory for accounts >500kW Time-of-Use (TOU) periods vary by time of day, day of the week, and season. As a result, TOU energy charges will vary Interval Meter Required
Rate Plan	TOU-EV-9
Description	Available for customers with charging demands exceeding 500 kW You can reduce your charging costs by charging between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. (next day)
Rate Plan	Time-of-Use Base Interruptible Program (TOU-BIP)
Description	Available to those with monthly demands (aggregated) that reach or exceed 200 kW You must choose a Firm Service Level (FSL) that reflects the amount of electricity you will need to meet operational requirements during a TOU-BIP event You must also choose a participation option, which is the amount of time (15 or 30 minutes) you need to respond to a TOU-BIP event You must commit to reducing at least 15% of maximum demand but no less than 100 kW during TOU-BIP events
Rate Plan	Real-Time Pricing(RTP)
Description	Customers are billed hourly electricity prices for generation that vary based on the time of day, season, and temperature. You may benefit from this plan if you have the flexibility to shift or reduce energy usage based on temperature-driven pricing variations This rate has both Time-Related Demand and Facilities-Related Demand charges.
Rate Plan	Schedule ME Rate
Description	For maritime customers located in the Port of Long Beach Options available are dependant on the service voltage Connected load serves shipping, stevedoring, or container activities Offers a Contribution to Margin discount and lower cost options for certain types of New Load

Seasonal Incentives
Summer Discount Plan	Demand Response program that can be utilized to reduce summer season electricity bills A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year. Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1
Critical Peak. Pricing	CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events. When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest. For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Seasonal Incentives

Rate Options

Features and Benefits

Summer Discount Plan

Demand Response program that can be utilized to reduce summer season electricity bills
A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year.
Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1

Critical Peak. Pricing

CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events.
When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest.

For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Seasonal Incentives

Rate Options	Summer Discount Plan
Features and Benefits	Demand Response program that can be utilized to reduce summer season electricity bills A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year. Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1
Rate Options	Critical Peak. Pricing
Features and Benefits	CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events. When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest. For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Medium Businesses

If your company uses 20 kW to 500 kW per month, these general service rates are available. For more information about any of these rates.

Rate Plans
Rate Plan	Description
TOU-GS-3	Medium-sized commercial and industrial businesses with electrical equipment registering demands from 200 kW through 500 kW You may benefit from this plan if you can move usage to lower-priced Mid-,off-, and Super Off-Peak hours 24-hour service stations, convenience marts, recreational facilities, churches, restaurants, and motels
TOU-GS-2	Small- to medium-sized businesses with demands equal to or greater than 20 kW but below 200 kW Retailers, service stations, schools, and larger restaurants
TOU-EV-8	Available to customers with charging demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less You can reduce your charging costs by charging between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. (next day)
Time-of-Use Base Interruptible Program (TOU-BIP)	Available to those with monthly demands that reach or exceed 200 kW You must choose a Firm Service Level (FSL) that reflects the minimal amount of electricity you need to ensure you can operate your business during a TOU-BIP event You must also choose a participation option, which is the amount of time (15 or 30 minutes) you need to respond to a TOU-BIP event You must commit to reducing at least 15% of maximum demand but no less than 100 kW during TOU-BIP events
Real-Time Pricing(RTP)	Customers are billed hourly electricity prices for generation that vary based on the time of day, season, and temperature. You may benefit from this plan if you have the flexibility to shift or reduce energy usage based on temperature-driven pricing variations This rate has both Time-Related Demand and Facilities-Related Demand charges.

Seasonal Incentives
Summer Discount Plan	Demand Response program that can be utilized to reduce summer season electricity bills A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year. Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1
Critical Peak. Pricing	CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events. When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest. For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Seasonal Incentives

Rate Options

Features and Benefits

Summer Discount Plan

Demand Response program that can be utilized to reduce summer season electricity bills
A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year.
Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1

Critical Peak. Pricing

CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events.
When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest.

For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Rate Plans

Rate Plan	TOU-GS-3
Description	Medium-sized commercial and industrial businesses with electrical equipment registering demands from 200 kW through 500 kW You may benefit from this plan if you can move usage to lower-priced Mid-,off-, and Super Off-Peak hours 24-hour service stations, convenience marts, recreational facilities, churches, restaurants, and motels
Rate Plan	TOU-GS-2
Description	Small- to medium-sized businesses with demands equal to or greater than 20 kW but below 200 kW Retailers, service stations, schools, and larger restaurants
Rate Plan	TOU-EV-8
Description	Available to customers with charging demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less You can reduce your charging costs by charging between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. (next day)
Rate Plan	Time-of-Use Base Interruptible Program (TOU-BIP)
Description	Available to those with monthly demands that reach or exceed 200 kW You must choose a Firm Service Level (FSL) that reflects the minimal amount of electricity you need to ensure you can operate your business during a TOU-BIP event You must also choose a participation option, which is the amount of time (15 or 30 minutes) you need to respond to a TOU-BIP event You must commit to reducing at least 15% of maximum demand but no less than 100 kW during TOU-BIP events
Rate Plan	Real-Time Pricing(RTP)
Description	Customers are billed hourly electricity prices for generation that vary based on the time of day, season, and temperature. You may benefit from this plan if you have the flexibility to shift or reduce energy usage based on temperature-driven pricing variations This rate has both Time-Related Demand and Facilities-Related Demand charges.

Seasonal Incentives

Rate Options	Summer Discount Plan
Features and Benefits	Demand Response program that can be utilized to reduce summer season electricity bills A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50% or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year. Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1
Rate Options	Critical Peak. Pricing
Features and Benefits	CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events. When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest. For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Small Businesses

If your company uses 20 kW or less per month, these general service rates are available. For more information about any of these rates.

Rate Plans
Rate Plan	Description
TOU-GS-1	TOU customers with demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. Customers who use most energy during Off-Peak hours (Before 4 p.m. after 9 p.m.)
TOU-EV-7	Available to customers with charging demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. You can reduce your charging costs by charging between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. (next day)
WTR	Unmetered single- and three-phase wireless technology providers Radio repeater or similar device operators on SCE-owned or approved power and street lighting poles
Real-Time Pricing(RTP)	Customers are billed hourly electricity prices for generation that vary based on the time of day, season, and temperature. You may benefit from this plan if you have the flexibility to shift or reduce energy usage based on temperature-driven pricing variations. This rate has both Time-Related Demand and Facilities-Related Demand charges.

Rate Plans

Rate Plan	TOU-GS-1
Description	TOU customers with demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. Customers who use most energy during Off-Peak hours (Before 4 p.m. after 9 p.m.)
Rate Plan	TOU-EV-7
Description	Available to customers with charging demands of 20 kilowatts (kW) or less. You can reduce your charging costs by charging between 9 p.m. and 4 p.m. (next day)
Rate Plan	WTR
Description	Unmetered single- and three-phase wireless technology providers Radio repeater or similar device operators on SCE-owned or approved power and street lighting poles
Rate Plan	Real-Time Pricing( RTP)
Description	Customers are billed hourly electricity prices for generation that vary based on the time of day, season, and temperature. You may benefit from this plan if you have the flexibility to shift or reduce energy usage based on temperature-driven pricing variations. This rate has both Time-Related Demand and Facilities-Related Demand charges.

Seasonal Incentives
Summer Discount Plan	Good choice for those seeking to reduce summer season electricity bills A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year. Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1
Critical Peak. Pricing	CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events. When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest. For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Seasonal Incentives

Rate Options

Features and Benefits

Summer Discount Plan

Good choice for those seeking to reduce summer season electricity bills
A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year.
Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1

Critical Peak. Pricing

CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events.
When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest.

For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Seasonal Incentives

Rate Options	Summer Discount Plan
Features and Benefits	Good choice for those seeking to reduce summer season electricity bills A/C may be turned off: 30%, 50%, or 100% of the time out of each half-hour. Up to 6 hours per event for a maximum of 180 hours total per year. Incentives are earned from June 1 to October 1
Rate Options	Critical Peak. Pricing
Features and Benefits	CPP is an optional rate that provides four months of summer season bill credits in exchange for paying higher electricity prices during 12 to 15 annual CPP events. When called, CPP events are from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on any day of the week, usually occurring on the hottest summer days. By reducing electricity use during CPP events, you can minimize these higher prices. Plus, your business will earn credits on your electricity bills during the summer season when your bills are typically the highest. For more information about CPP, go to sce.com/CPP

Cutting Waste & Controlling Use

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