PG&E rate increases and history
The PG&E Tier 1 total rate (Schedule E-1) was 28.24¢ on January 1, 2022 and is 32.561¢ now, an increase of 15.3%. The highest value was 42.676¢, from April 1, 2024. The table shows each change since 2022, with a link to the official document.
- 19 rate periods
- Official sources
- Checked October 16, 2026
- Now
- 32.561¢
- since March 1, 2026
- Latest change
- −13.9%
- from 37.839¢ on March 1, 2026
- Since January 1, 2026
- −13.9%
- from 37.839¢
- 12 months
- −18.3%
- from 39.834¢ on November 2, 2025
Pending rate increase (A.25-05-009): PG&E asked the California Public Utilities Commission for a rate change: $1.237 billion (8%) for 2027; 6.1% a year 2028-2030; for a home, +$11.18 a month (5.2%) at 500 kWh, non-CARE, from January 1, 2027 (requested). Decision expected May 2027. CPUC fact sheet, CPUC media advisory Oct 15, 2025, PG&E GRC page. See all pending rate increases.
PG&E E-1 rates by effective date
Total bundled rates (delivery plus PG&E generation) from PG&E's residential rate history tables, before CARE and FERA discounts and the California Climate Credit. The base services charge started on March 1, 2026. Before that date E-1 had a daily delivery minimum bill instead.
Red: higher than the period before. Blue: lower. A dash means that the charge did not exist or did not apply then.
What the history does not show
A bill also changes with the riders, the fuel and supply charges and the taxes that are not in the table, and with your kWh and the season. To see what the current rates mean for your bill, use the PG&E rates and bill calculator. To see what one rate change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
We read each value from the official document in the source column. If you find a value that is different on your bill or in the tariff, please tell us.
Did PG&E raise rates in 2026?
The Tier 1 total rate changed 2 times in 2026: 37.839¢ from January 1, 2026; 32.561¢ from March 1, 2026. Now it is 32.561¢, −13.9% since January 1.
Is PG&E asking for a new rate increase?
Yes. PG&E asked the California Public Utilities Commission for a rate change (case A.25-05-009): $1.237 billion (8%) for 2027; 6.1% a year 2028-2030, +$11.18 a month (5.2%) at 500 kWh, non-CARE for a home, from January 1, 2027 (requested). The commission has not decided yet.
How much have PG&E rates gone up since 2022?
The Tier 1 total rate was 28.24¢ on January 1, 2022 and is 32.561¢ now: +15.3%.
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