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San Diego Gas & Electric Co TOU-ELEC CARE: Cheapest Hours and Peak Times

On TOU-ELEC CARE, the summer weekday cheapest period runs 12 AM to 6 AM at 20.0 cents per kWh. Peak runs 4 PM to 9 PM at 40.8 cents per kWh. On weekends, the cheapest period runs 12 AM to 2 PM. Rate effective .

Cheapest summer price20.0¢/kWh
Summer peak price40.8¢/kWh
Summer spread20.8¢/kWh
Estimated EV value$455/year

24-hour schedule

When each price applies

Winter: January, February, May, November, December

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 19.6 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM. Peak is 28.8 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0019.598¢/kWh
1:0019.598¢/kWh
2:0019.598¢/kWh
3:0019.598¢/kWh
4:0019.598¢/kWh
5:0019.598¢/kWh
6:0021.796¢/kWh
7:0021.796¢/kWh
8:0021.796¢/kWh
9:0021.796¢/kWh
10:0021.796¢/kWh
11:0021.796¢/kWh
12:0021.796¢/kWh
13:0021.796¢/kWh
14:0021.796¢/kWh
15:0021.796¢/kWh
16:0028.831¢/kWh
17:0028.831¢/kWh
18:0028.831¢/kWh
19:0028.831¢/kWh
20:0028.831¢/kWh
21:0021.796¢/kWh
22:0021.796¢/kWh
23:0021.796¢/kWh

Winter: March to April

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 19.6 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 28.8 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0019.598¢/kWh
1:0019.598¢/kWh
2:0019.598¢/kWh
3:0019.598¢/kWh
4:0019.598¢/kWh
5:0019.598¢/kWh
6:0021.796¢/kWh
7:0021.796¢/kWh
8:0021.796¢/kWh
9:0021.796¢/kWh
10:0019.598¢/kWh
11:0019.598¢/kWh
12:0019.598¢/kWh
13:0019.598¢/kWh
14:0021.796¢/kWh
15:0021.796¢/kWh
16:0028.831¢/kWh
17:0028.831¢/kWh
18:0028.831¢/kWh
19:0028.831¢/kWh
20:0028.831¢/kWh
21:0021.796¢/kWh
22:0021.796¢/kWh
23:0021.796¢/kWh

Summer: June to October

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 20.0 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM. Peak is 40.8 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0020.036¢/kWh
1:0020.036¢/kWh
2:0020.036¢/kWh
3:0020.036¢/kWh
4:0020.036¢/kWh
5:0020.036¢/kWh
6:0022.453¢/kWh
7:0022.453¢/kWh
8:0022.453¢/kWh
9:0022.453¢/kWh
10:0022.453¢/kWh
11:0022.453¢/kWh
12:0022.453¢/kWh
13:0022.453¢/kWh
14:0022.453¢/kWh
15:0022.453¢/kWh
16:0040.827¢/kWh
17:0040.827¢/kWh
18:0040.827¢/kWh
19:0040.827¢/kWh
20:0040.827¢/kWh
21:0022.453¢/kWh
22:0022.453¢/kWh
23:0022.453¢/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$455
Heat pump water heater1,440 kWh/year$202
Dishwasher and laundry480 kWh/year$67
Home battery3,285 kWh/year$462
Space heating and cooling480 kWh/year$67

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Plan notes and limitations

The fixed customer charge published in this URDB record is $0.19792 per day. 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 TOU-ELEC CARE cheapest?

On summer weekdays, the cheapest windows are 12 AM to 6 AM at 20.0 cents per kWh.

When is TOU-ELEC CARE most expensive?

The summer peak window is 4 PM to 9 PM at 40.8 cents per kWh.

Are weekends different?

The summer weekend cheapest window is 12 AM to 2 PM. Check the hourly schedule for the exact period.

How current is this rate?

The OpenEI record is effective September 30, 2025 and was last updated December 22, 2025.

Should I confirm this with my utility?

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