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

On TOU-ELEC, the summer weekday cheapest period runs 12 AM to 6 AM at 31.4 cents per kWh. Peak runs 4 PM to 9 PM at 63.4 cents per kWh. On weekends, the cheapest period runs 12 AM to 2 PM. Rate effective .

Cheapest summer price31.4¢/kWh
Summer peak price63.4¢/kWh
Summer spread32.0¢/kWh
Estimated EV value$700/year

24-hour schedule

When each price applies

Winter: January, February, May, November, December

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 30.7 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM. Peak is 45.0 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

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Hour startingPrice
0:0030.745¢/kWh
1:0030.745¢/kWh
2:0030.745¢/kWh
3:0030.745¢/kWh
4:0030.745¢/kWh
5:0030.745¢/kWh
6:0034.127¢/kWh
7:0034.127¢/kWh
8:0034.127¢/kWh
9:0034.127¢/kWh
10:0034.127¢/kWh
11:0034.127¢/kWh
12:0034.127¢/kWh
13:0034.127¢/kWh
14:0034.127¢/kWh
15:0034.127¢/kWh
16:0044.950¢/kWh
17:0044.950¢/kWh
18:0044.950¢/kWh
19:0044.950¢/kWh
20:0044.950¢/kWh
21:0034.127¢/kWh
22:0034.127¢/kWh
23:0034.127¢/kWh

Winter: March to April

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 30.7 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM and 10 AM to 2 PM. Peak is 45.0 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0030.745¢/kWh
1:0030.745¢/kWh
2:0030.745¢/kWh
3:0030.745¢/kWh
4:0030.745¢/kWh
5:0030.745¢/kWh
6:0034.127¢/kWh
7:0034.127¢/kWh
8:0034.127¢/kWh
9:0034.127¢/kWh
10:0030.745¢/kWh
11:0030.745¢/kWh
12:0030.745¢/kWh
13:0030.745¢/kWh
14:0034.127¢/kWh
15:0034.127¢/kWh
16:0044.950¢/kWh
17:0044.950¢/kWh
18:0044.950¢/kWh
19:0044.950¢/kWh
20:0044.950¢/kWh
21:0034.127¢/kWh
22:0034.127¢/kWh
23:0034.127¢/kWh

Summer: June to October

On weekdays, the cheapest price is 31.4 cents per kWh during 12 AM to 6 AM. Peak is 63.4 cents per kWh from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Text data table
Hour startingPrice
0:0031.419¢/kWh
1:0031.419¢/kWh
2:0031.419¢/kWh
3:0031.419¢/kWh
4:0031.419¢/kWh
5:0031.419¢/kWh
6:0035.138¢/kWh
7:0035.138¢/kWh
8:0035.138¢/kWh
9:0035.138¢/kWh
10:0035.138¢/kWh
11:0035.138¢/kWh
12:0035.138¢/kWh
13:0035.138¢/kWh
14:0035.138¢/kWh
15:0035.138¢/kWh
16:0063.405¢/kWh
17:0063.405¢/kWh
18:0063.405¢/kWh
19:0063.405¢/kWh
20:0063.405¢/kWh
21:0035.138¢/kWh
22:0035.138¢/kWh
23:0035.138¢/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$700
Heat pump water heater1,440 kWh/year$311
Dishwasher and laundry480 kWh/year$104
Home battery3,285 kWh/year$710
Space heating and cooling480 kWh/year$104

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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 cheapest?

On summer weekdays, the cheapest windows are 12 AM to 6 AM at 31.4 cents per kWh.

When is TOU-ELEC most expensive?

The summer peak window is 4 PM to 9 PM at 63.4 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.