Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is a California-based utility that provides electricity and natural gas to millions of customers throughout the state. With a service area that covers more than 70,000 square miles, PG&E is one of the largest utilities in the United States. The company operates a vast network of power lines, substations, and power plants, generating and distributing electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in California. In addition to its electricity services, PG&E also provides natural gas service to customers in Northern and Central California. The company has a strong commitment to renewable energy, and is working to increase the amount of clean energy it generates and delivers to its customers. Despite facing numerous challenges in recent years, including wildfires and bankruptcy proceedings, PG&E remains a critical provider of energy services to the people of California.
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PG&E's energy comes from natural gas, nuclear, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of PG&E's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Solar provides 12% of PG&E's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 8% of PG&E's electricity. Geothermal provides 7% of PG&E's electricity. Wind provides 5% of PG&E's electricity. Biomass provides 4% of PG&E's electricity.
46%
Natural Gas
18%
Nuclear
12%
Solar
8%
Hydroelectric
7%
Geothermal
5%
Wind
4%
Biomass
The average electricity rate for PG&E customers is 25.86 cents/kWh. PG&E has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS | TOU | 23¢ to 54¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 28¢ to 55¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE (All Electric) | TOU | 33¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS- A | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS | TOU | 24¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE | TOU | 33¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE (PEAK PRICING 4 - 9 p.m. EVERY DAY) | TOU | 29¢ to 52¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 33¢ to 41¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE (PEAK PRICING 4 - 9 p.m. EVERY DAY)- All Electric | TOU | 29¢ to 52¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 33¢ to 41¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PEAK PRICING 5 - 8 p.m. NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAYS | TOU | 34¢ to 48¢ |
In 2021, the average PG&E customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 341 minutes each. In total, the average PG&E customer had their electricity out for about 626 minutes during the whole year.
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