Updated: March 2026
Commercial rate guide for SDG&E — San Diego County and southern Orange County, California
AL-TOU for small commercial; A6-TOU for medium commercial with demand. DG-R for properties with on-site generation. Gas rates under GN-3 schedule. Among the highest commercial rates in the U.S.
Rising
8.7% combined rate increase effective January 2026; SDG&E already has the highes
8.7% combined rate increase effective January 2026; SDG&E already has the highest average rates of any major California IOU
Property managers with SDG&E accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:
Highest commercial rates in the country causing bill shock
Wildfire fund non-bypassable charges
On-peak demand charges during 4–9 PM window
Community Choice Aggregation (San Diego Community Power) billing split
Solar NEM credit reductions under NEM 3.0
The utility is the sole provider in this service territory.
No retail choice. San Diego Community Power (SDCP) CCA serves majority of territory for generation, but delivery remains SDG&E.
Wildfire cost recovery case and 2027 GRC application pending before CPUC
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