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Hourly Flex Pricing

The Hourly Flex Pricing (HFP) pilots allow customers to lower their energy costs and support grid reliability by responding to hourly electricity prices. Ava customers can participate in the following HFP pilot programs:

  • Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot
    • For qualifying residential and business customers
    • Three-year pilot that runs from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027
  • Hourly Flex Pricing for residential and business EV customers participating in the Vehicle to Everything Pilot
    • For qualifying residential and business EV customers
    • Pilot ends once funds are exhausted

Under HFP, electricity prices vary by hour based on market conditions. Price forecasts are published seven days in advance, and final prices are set one day in advance. By checking prices in advance, you can save money by shifting energy use to times when it’s more plentiful and cheaper. Automation technology can streamline your operations to help you save even more.

Participation in Hourly Flex Pricing is risk-free. Under HFP, you will continue to be billed on your current rate plan while receiving a monthly HFP statement that tracks your performance while on the pilot program. After 12 months, if you performed better in total on Hourly Flex Pricing than on your current rate plan, you will receive a credit for the difference.

Eligibility

Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot
Hourly Flex Pricing for Residential and Business EV customers

How to Enroll

Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot

Customers can enroll directly with PG&E at www.pge.com/hfp 

Hourly Flex Pricing for Residential and Business EV customers

Customers can enroll directly with PG&E at www.pge.com/hourlyflexpricingbev 

Hourly Prices

Hourly prices can be found on PG&E’s Hourly Pricing website. You can view hourly prices for today and the coming week, as well as historical prices. Final prices are set one day in advance. Shift your energy use to cheaper hours to save money while participating in the HFP pilot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hourly pricing work?
What are the components of the hourly pricing rate?
How is Hourly Flex Pricing risk-free?
What tools and technologies are available to assist me on Hourly Flex Pricing?
What are Automation Service Providers (ASPs) and which are participating?
How does the program support the use of cleaner energy and a more reliable grid?
What if I decide participating in the pilot isn’t right for me?
What happens when the pilot ends?