Your local source for more affordable electricity
Driven by community, focused on clean energy.
The Difference Between PCE and PG&E
PCE provides clean electricity. PG&E delivers it to you.
Being a Peninsula Clean Energy customer means you get cheaper, cleaner electricity. We supply the electricity at more affordable rates from clean, renewable sources. Then PG&E delivers it to your home or business using their poles and wires.
To keep things simple, you get one bill from PG&E with our charges for generation and their charges for delivery. There is no additional cost for getting your electricity from us. In fact, we do it cheaper than PG&E—and cleaner!
PCE is exclusive to the residents and businesses in San Mateo County and Los Banos.
PCE
Buys & generates clean electricity
PG&E
Delivers electricity & bills
YOU
Benefit from clean energy
Average Monthly Cost with Peninsula Clean Energy
PCE
ECO
plus
For a home using 389 kWh/month
Average Monthly Cost with PG&E
PG&E
PG&E
For a home using 389 kWh/month
Judge for Yourself
Lower rate plus more renewable energy than PG&E
Pay less and have clean energy. With our default ECOplus rate, your electricity cost is lower than if you were on a PG&E rate. Plus, it’s 100% clean: 50% is renewable and the rest comes from hydro.
Judge for yourself. Here is a comparison of our rates vs. PG&E.
Rates effective February 10, 2025
Want to go 100% renewable?
If you want your electricity to come from 100% solar and wind sources, we've got you covered. Our ECO100 rate is only 1.5 cents more per kWh, totaling only $6-$7 more per month.
Understanding Your Bill
Keeping it simple: One bill for everything
If you see “Peninsula Clean Energy” on your PG&E bill, that means you’re getting cheaper and cleaner electricity from us.
Your monthly bill only has one charge for the electricity you use. That’s from us. The rest of the charges on your bill are from PG&E for delivery and other fees.
Here’s what to look for on your bill:
“Electric Generation”
If you see this line item on your bill, that’s a good thing! It means you are getting more affordable electricity from us. It’s not an extra fee—it’s lower-cost electricity.
All other line items on your bill are PG&E’s delivery charges and other required fees.
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Benefits of PCE
Why it’s good to be a PCE customer
Getting your electricity from us is better. Here’s why.
Your bills are lower
Your energy is cleaner
You have access to exclusive rebates, financing, & more
We reinvest in the community
Rebates & Financial Support
Get access to money-saving programs
Our goal is to keep your electricity low-cost. We help you find the latest rebates and financial support available for EV chargers, new efficient appliances, full building electrification projects, and more. Search for available offers and check back frequently, because we provide new programs and offerings throughout the year.
Go Electric in Your Home or Business
Get help with switching from gas to electric
Get the resources you need to take advantage of cheaper and cleaner energy. From heat pumps and EVs to total home or building electrification, get exclusive access to rebates, devices, contractors, appliances, and support.
Solar + Battery Storage
Is solar right for your home or business?
Going solar or adding battery storage can be a smart decision, but is it right for your home or business? If you’ve already made the switch, how can you get the most out of your system? Get the resources and information you need to make the right decisions for you—plus rebates and financial assistance.
EVs & Charging
Get the most out of electric mobility
Considering buying an electric vehicle (EV) or e-bike? Thinking about installing EV charging at your home or business? Get access to the experts, rebates, tools, and incentives to make EV life even cheaper and more convenient.
PCE Service Area
Where can you get PCE’s clean, more affordable electricity?
We’re currently exclusive to residents and businesses in San Mateo County and Los Banos.
Did you know that 97% of your neighbors in San Mateo County and Los Banos get their electricity from PCE? Find out if you are located within our service area.
Impact
What you & your neighbors get from PCE
Explore the ways your community and your wallet benefit from our not-for-profit approach.
$185M kept in customers' pockets since 2016
Since 2016, we’ve saved customers like you money (that you would have paid to PG&E).
$36M for local energy innovation
We’ve awarded community grants for local renewables, advanced energy projects, and energy storage.
$10M in low- to no-interest customer loans
We’ve prioritized making financing available for residential energy efficiency upgrades.
Public Meetings
Upcoming events
As your community choice energy provider, all PCE Board meetings are open to the public, because community input and participation are central to our mission.
Support
We’re here to help
As much as we try to keep energy simple, we understand how complex things can get. If you need help, have questions, or want to provide feedback, we’re here to support you.
Newsletter
Get the most out of your energy dollars
Throughout the year, we provide new rebates, financial aid, ways to save, and major events that may benefit you, your family, or your business. Don’t miss out on saving even more on energy costs. Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll keep you up to date.
