PG&E Programs Help Reduce Energy Bills, Offer Free Energy-Efficient Appliance Upgrades 

This summer, PG&E is focused on helping customers lower their monthly bills. By exploring our money-saving programs, customers can learn simple, practical tips to be more energy efficient and reduce energy expenses.

This week, we’re featuring the SmartRate and Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) programs.

Customers are encouraged to check the Savings Center tab each week to explore additional money-saving resources.

• SmartRate Program: Looking for ways to better manage your summer energy bill? When you’re on the SmartRate program, you pay a reduced rate in exchange for minimizing your electricity usage between 4-9 p.m. when “SmartDays” are called. SmartDays are called up to 15 days a year, typically on summer weekdays. PG&E will notify you via email and/or text before a SmartDay so you can plan to shift your electricity use. It’s a win for your wallet and the state by helping conserve California’s power grid! Program enrollment is voluntary, so you can cancel at any time.To learn more about SmartRate, you can download our SmartRate Welcome brochure (PDF) for program information and a list of ways you can reduce your electricity usage.
  
  
• Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA): This is an income-qualified program. It is open to renters and homeowners and offers free energy-efficient appliance upgrades and home repairs. For example, a family of four making less than $75,000 a year could qualify. Eligible customers can upgrade or repair water heaters, furnaces, lighting – even refrigerators, all at no charge. (Refrigerators must be 15 years old to be replaced). Customers must live in a house, mobile home or apartment that is at least 5 years old. You can call 1-800-933-9555 to speak to a program specialist.

For more ways to manage your monthly bills, visit: Save Energy & Money.