PG&E Encourages Customers to Switch to Lower-Cost Rate Plans, Forecasts No Additional Electric Rate Increases in 2025

PG&E Corp encourages customers to switch to lower-cost rate plans using an online Rate Comparison tool. The company forecasts no additional electric rate increases for the rest of 2025 and anticipates a decrease in residential combined gas and electric bills in 2026. Customers can potentially save up to $1,000 annually in Fresno County by switching to the lowest-cost rate plan. PG&E also offers various financial assistance programs for eligible customers.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced a new initiative to help customers manage their energy costs. The company is urging customers to review their rate plans and switch to the lowest-cost option available to them [1]. This effort comes as PG&E forecasts no additional electric rate increases for the remainder of 2025 and expects residential combined gas and electric bills to decrease in 2026 [1].

Customers can easily find their lowest-cost rate plan by logging into their PG&E online account and utilizing the Rate Comparison tool. This tool analyzes the customer's energy usage over the past 12 months to determine the most cost-effective rate plan [1]. By switching to the lowest-cost rate, customers do not need to change their energy usage habits to save money.

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

PG&E offers additional tools to help customers manage their energy usage and bills. These include Budget Billing, Home Energy Checkup, HomeIntel, and Savings Finder. Budget Billing averages energy costs over the last 12 months to avoid seasonal spikes. Home Energy Checkup provides customized savings tips based on energy usage. HomeIntel offers a Smart Audit and a personal energy coach for eligible customers. Savings Finder provides personalized recommendations for financial assistance and bill management programs [1].

For customers struggling to pay their energy bills, PG&E offers several financial assistance programs. These include the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program, the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program, the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program, and the PG&E Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) Program [1].

By encouraging customers to switch to lower-cost rate plans and providing various financial assistance programs, PG&E aims to help customers manage their energy costs effectively.

References:
[1] https://investor.pgecorp.com/news-events/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/Compare-and-Save-Switching-Rate-Plan-May-Lower-PGE-Customers-Bills/default.aspx
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/PG-E-CORPORATION-13946/news/Compare-and-Save-Switching-Rate-Plan-May-Lower-PG-E-Customers-Bills-50472292/