Your baseline allowance corresponds with the lowest rate per kWh. Electricity rates rise progressively as your electricity use reaches the second, third and fourth tiers. They also differ slightly from winter to summer.
You will see the biggest jump in your rates once your usage gets into the third and fourth tiers. One reason for this is because the electric rates for usage in tiers one and two were capped under State Assembly Bill AB1X. Therefore, any rate increases were allocated entirely in tiers three and four.
Total electric costs on your bill are broken down into three different categories: Utility Distribution Company, Electric Energy Commodity Costs, Department of Water Resources Bond Charges.
The costs in these categories added together make up the total electric rates applied to each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity you use.
Utility Distribution Company (UDC)
Your primary residential service schedule which covers costs associated with the distribution of electricity and providing electric service to customers.
Have your bill handy and check out how increased energy use can make a big difference in your bill. You can enter different energy use amounts to see how rates rise in the tiers.
Chances are that there's an SDG&E bill payment location that's close and convenient. Paying your bill at an Authorized Payment Location is like paying at one of our own branch offices. It's quick, simple and no extra cost.
You can find a payment location or branch office here.
Is there a difference in the amount of your energy bill during different times of the year? There may be several reasons for that. Before you give Customer Service a call, consider these factors:
