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

On TOU-ELEC MB, the summer weekday cheapest period runs 12 AM to 6 AM at 24.7 cents per kWh. Peak runs 4 PM to 9 PM at 50.2 cents per kWh. On weekends, the cheapest period runs 12 AM to 2 PM. Rate effective .

Cheapest summer price24.7¢/kWh
Summer peak price50.2¢/kWh
Summer spread25.6¢/kWh
Estimated EV value$560/year

24-hour schedule

When each price applies

Winter: January, February, May, November, December

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 24.1 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM. Peak is 35.5 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

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Hour startingPrice
0:0024.120¢/kWh
1:0024.120¢/kWh
2:0024.120¢/kWh
3:0024.120¢/kWh
4:0024.120¢/kWh
5:0024.120¢/kWh
6:0026.826¢/kWh
7:0026.826¢/kWh
8:0026.826¢/kWh
9:0026.826¢/kWh
10:0026.826¢/kWh
11:0026.826¢/kWh
12:0026.826¢/kWh
13:0026.826¢/kWh
14:0026.826¢/kWh
15:0026.826¢/kWh
16:0035.484¢/kWh
17:0035.484¢/kWh
18:0035.484¢/kWh
19:0035.484¢/kWh
20:0035.484¢/kWh
21:0026.826¢/kWh
22:0026.826¢/kWh
23:0026.826¢/kWh

Winter: March to April

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 24.1 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 35.5 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0024.120¢/kWh
1:0024.120¢/kWh
2:0024.120¢/kWh
3:0024.120¢/kWh
4:0024.120¢/kWh
5:0024.120¢/kWh
6:0026.826¢/kWh
7:0026.826¢/kWh
8:0026.826¢/kWh
9:0026.826¢/kWh
10:0024.120¢/kWh
11:0024.120¢/kWh
12:0024.120¢/kWh
13:0024.120¢/kWh
14:0026.826¢/kWh
15:0026.826¢/kWh
16:0035.484¢/kWh
17:0035.484¢/kWh
18:0035.484¢/kWh
19:0035.484¢/kWh
20:0035.484¢/kWh
21:0026.826¢/kWh
22:0026.826¢/kWh
23:0026.826¢/kWh

Summer: June to October

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 24.7 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM. Peak is 50.2 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0024.659¢/kWh
1:0024.659¢/kWh
2:0024.659¢/kWh
3:0024.659¢/kWh
4:0024.659¢/kWh
5:0024.659¢/kWh
6:0027.634¢/kWh
7:0027.634¢/kWh
8:0027.634¢/kWh
9:0027.634¢/kWh
10:0027.634¢/kWh
11:0027.634¢/kWh
12:0027.634¢/kWh
13:0027.634¢/kWh
14:0027.634¢/kWh
15:0027.634¢/kWh
16:0050.248¢/kWh
17:0050.248¢/kWh
18:0050.248¢/kWh
19:0050.248¢/kWh
20:0050.248¢/kWh
21:0027.634¢/kWh
22:0027.634¢/kWh
23:0027.634¢/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$560
Heat pump water heater1,440 kWh/year$249
Dishwasher and laundry480 kWh/year$83
Home battery3,285 kWh/year$568
Space heating and cooling480 kWh/year$83

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Plan notes and limitations

The fixed customer charge published in this URDB record is $0.79343 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 MB cheapest?

On summer weekdays, the cheapest windows are 12 AM to 6 AM at 24.7 cents per kWh.

When is TOU-ELEC MB most expensive?

The summer peak window is 4 PM to 9 PM at 50.2 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.