Net Billing Tariff (NBT)
What is NBT (Net billing tariff)?
PG&E’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) programs known as NEM 2.0 and NEM have been replaced by the Net billing tariff.
PG&E’s NET BILLING TARIFF is the 1st step towards energy independence and electric freedom. NBT is Net Billing Tariff for solar customers in California. NBT determines compensation rates for electricity generated by solar panels and then exported back to the grid. The Net Billing Tariff (NBT), also commonly referred to as NEM 3.
Customers can maximize their earning by storing the excess energy in their battery during less valuable time periods and then exporting the stored energy back to the grid during high-value hours.
E-ELEC RATE PLAN
Summer is June through September.
| Summer Rates/kWh* | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | $0.60 | 4PM-9PM every day 7 days a week |
| Partial Peak | $0.44 | 3PM-4PM and 9PM-Midnight |
| OFF Peak | $0.38 | Midnight-3PM |
Winter is October through May.
| Winter Rates/kWh* | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | $0.37 | 4PM-9PM every day 7 days a week |
| Partial Peak | $0.35 | 3PM-4PM and 9PM-Midnight |
| OFF Peak | $0.33 | Midnight-3PM |
*Prices as of 7/1/2024
Net Billing Tariff Rates
NBT Rates
Net Billing Tariff rates are based on the value determined by the export compensation chart, seen here. To prevent customers from being surprised by a large annual bill, payment for consumption charges will be due monthly. In months when customers have excess solar electricity that they have sent back to the grid, resulting in bill credits, the credits will roll over to following months.
Home Storage, Plug-in Vehicles and Heat Pump Rate Plans
As launched in April of 2023
PG&E E-ELEC
| Summer Rates | |
|---|---|
| Peak | $0.64/kWh |
| Partial Peak | $0.47/kWh |
| OFF Peak | $0.42/kWh |
| Winter Rates | |
|---|---|
| Peak | $0.40/kWh |
| Partial Peak | $0.38/kWh |
| OFF Peak | $0.37/kWh |
Monthly Fixed Charges = $15.00
SCE TOU-D-PRIME
| Summer Rates | |
|---|---|
| Peak | $0.65/kWh |
| Partial Peak | $0.38/kWh |
| OFF Peak | $0.25/kWh |
| Winter Rates | |
|---|---|
| Peak | $0.59/kWh |
| Partial Peak | $0.23/kWh |
| OFF Peak | $0.23/kWh |
Monthly Fixed Charges = $14.00
SDG&E EV-TOU-5
| Summer Rates | |
|---|---|
| Peak | $0.82/kWh |
| Partial Peak | $0.48/kWh |
| OFF Peak | $0.15/kWh |
| Winter Rates | |
|---|---|
| Peak | $0.51/kWh |
| Partial Peak | $0.45/kWh |
| OFF Peak | $0.15/kWh |
Monthly Fixed Charges = $16.00
Avoided Cost Calculator
ACC
Net Billing Tariff rates are based on the value determined by the ACC for the electricity at the time in which the electricity is exported back to the grid. Customers consumption rates from the grid, will be offset by the credits they earn by the electricity they send back to the grid.
- Adder level based on year of Interconnection and fixed for 9 years.
- Adders decrease each year and disappear in 5 years.
- Not transferrable to new homebuyers.
- Not eligible for new construction.
| PG&E | SCE | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.022 | $0.040 |
| 2024 | $0.018 | $0.032 |
| 2025 | $0.013 | $0.024 |
| 2026 | $0.009 | $0.016 |
| 2027 | $0.004 | $0.008 |
| PG&E | SCE | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.090 | $0.093 |
| 2024 | $0.072 | $0.074 |
| 2025 | $0.054 | $0.056 |
| 2026 | $0.036 | $0.037 |
| 2027 | $0.018 | $0.019 |
NBT Solar Bill Review
Our Solar Bill Review service has never been more valuable. Our goal is to teach people how to get the most out of their solar production, post install.
NBT Solar Bill Review Service:
- We will show you how to bank energy when rates are higher.
- We will evaluate your consumption for the best rate plan for you.
- We will help you apply for the correct rate plan.
- We will show you how to set your thermostat.
- We will help you schedule your battery storage to get the most value.
