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San Diego Gas & Electric Co DR- TOU- Mountain Baseline Region: Cheapest Hours and Peak Times

On DR- TOU- Mountain Baseline Region, the summer weekday cheapest period runs 12 AM to 12 PM and 6 PM to 12 AM at 17.1 cents per kWh. Peak runs 12 PM to 6 PM at 19.4 cents per kWh. On weekends, the cheapest period runs 12 AM to 12 AM. Rate effective .

Cheapest summer price17.1¢/kWh
Summer peak price19.4¢/kWh
Summer spread2.3¢/kWh
Estimated EV value$41/year

24-hour schedule

When each price applies

Winter: January, February, March, April, November, December

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 17.1 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 12 PM and 6 PM to 12 AM. Peak is 17.4 cents per kWh from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0017.087¢/kWh
1:0017.087¢/kWh
2:0017.087¢/kWh
3:0017.087¢/kWh
4:0017.087¢/kWh
5:0017.087¢/kWh
6:0017.087¢/kWh
7:0017.087¢/kWh
8:0017.087¢/kWh
9:0017.087¢/kWh
10:0017.087¢/kWh
11:0017.087¢/kWh
12:0017.353¢/kWh
13:0017.353¢/kWh
14:0017.353¢/kWh
15:0017.353¢/kWh
16:0017.353¢/kWh
17:0017.353¢/kWh
18:0017.087¢/kWh
19:0017.087¢/kWh
20:0017.087¢/kWh
21:0017.087¢/kWh
22:0017.087¢/kWh
23:0017.087¢/kWh

Summer: May to October

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 17.1 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 12 PM and 6 PM to 12 AM. Peak is 19.4 cents per kWh from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0017.087¢/kWh
1:0017.087¢/kWh
2:0017.087¢/kWh
3:0017.087¢/kWh
4:0017.087¢/kWh
5:0017.087¢/kWh
6:0017.087¢/kWh
7:0017.087¢/kWh
8:0017.087¢/kWh
9:0017.087¢/kWh
10:0017.087¢/kWh
11:0017.087¢/kWh
12:0019.359¢/kWh
13:0019.359¢/kWh
14:0019.359¢/kWh
15:0019.359¢/kWh
16:0019.359¢/kWh
17:0019.359¢/kWh
18:0017.087¢/kWh
19:0017.087¢/kWh
20:0017.087¢/kWh
21:0017.087¢/kWh
22:0017.087¢/kWh
23:0017.087¢/kWh

Load shifting

What moving energy use could be worth

These estimates apply the published movable-energy assumptions to the weighted summer and winter price spread. They are not a bill forecast.

Flexible loadMovable energyEstimated annual value
EV charging3,240 kWh/year$41
Heat pump water heater1,440 kWh/year$18
Dishwasher and laundry480 kWh/year$6
Home battery3,285 kWh/year$42
Space heating and cooling480 kWh/year$6

Adjust these assumptions

Plan notes and limitations

The fixed customer charge published in this URDB record is not published. Taxes, minimum bills, credits, eligibility rules, and some riders may change the amount on a real bill.

URDB rates are reviewed roughly annually. This record was last updated . Confirm the current tariff with San Diego Gas & Electric Co.

Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database rate record (NREL / DOE).

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Frequently asked questions

When is DR- TOU- Mountain Baseline Region cheapest?

On summer weekdays, the cheapest windows are 12 AM to 12 PM and 6 PM to 12 AM at 17.1 cents per kWh.

When is DR- TOU- Mountain Baseline Region most expensive?

The summer peak window is 12 PM to 6 PM at 19.4 cents per kWh.

Are weekends different?

The summer weekend cheapest window is 12 AM to 12 AM. Check the hourly schedule for the exact period.

How current is this rate?

The OpenEI record is effective May 1, 2015 and was last updated July 19, 2016.

Should I confirm this with my utility?

Yes. Rate eligibility, taxes, riders, and holiday schedules may not be fully represented in URDB.