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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages customers to check if they are on the lowest-cost rate plan for their home or business. By using the Rate Comparison tool in their online account, customers can find their lowest rate and potentially save money. PG&E forecasts no additional electric rate increases for the rest of 2025 and expects residential combined gas and electric bills to be flat for the year and decrease in 2026.

Title: PG&E Encourages Customers to Check Lowest-Cost Rate Plans for Potential Savings

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is advising customers to verify their current rate plans to ensure they are on the most cost-effective option for their homes or businesses. By utilizing the Rate Comparison tool available on their online account, customers can easily identify their lowest-cost rate plan and potentially save money on their energy bills. PG&E has forecasted no additional electric rate increases for the remainder of 2025, and the company expects residential combined gas and electric bills to remain essentially flat for the year, with a projected decrease in 2026 [1].

While yearly energy bills have stabilized since the beginning of 2024, customers may experience higher bills during the summer months due to increased energy usage for cooling purposes. Ensuring customers are on the lowest-cost rate plan can help manage these costs. PG&E's Rate Comparison tool analyzes the last 12 months of energy usage to determine the most cost-effective rate plan for each customer. Customers who switch to a lower-cost rate do not need to alter their energy usage habits to save money [1].

PG&E has highlighted significant savings potential for customers in Fresno County, one of the hottest climates in its service area. An analysis of residential customer accounts in Fresno County revealed that over 24,800 households could save a total of $13.4 million annually by switching to their lowest-cost rate. Most customers could save more than $300 per year, with some households potentially saving up to $1,000 annually [1].

Additionally, PG&E offers several no- and low-cost tools to help customers save energy and manage their bills. These include Budget Billing, Home Energy Checkup, HomeIntel, Savings Finder, and various financial assistance programs such as the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program, Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program, and Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program [1].

By encouraging customers to review their rate plans and offering a variety of tools and programs to save on energy costs, PG&E aims to help customers manage their energy use and bills more effectively.

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/compare-and-save-switching-rate-plan-may-lower-pge-customers-bills-302500503.html