Real-Time Time-of-Use (TOU) Electricity Rates by California County
New Tool Launch: Real-Time Time-of-Use (TOU) Electricity Rates by California County
We’re excited to introduce our newest tool: the Real-Time TOU Rates Map, a live interactive experience that lets you explore electricity rates across all California counties as they are right now.
⚡ Why Real-Time Matters
Most TOU rate maps you’ll find online are static — they show standard rate schedules or outdated estimates. But electricity pricing under TOU structures changes hourly, sometimes drastically.
Take San Diego as an example. Earlier today, SDG&E’s residential TOUDR rate began the morning at $0.47787/kWh. But starting at 6:00 AM, that jumped to $0.49602/kWh, and by mid-afternoon, it peaked at $0.55858/kWh — a 17% increase in just a few hours. This kind of shift can significantly impact your energy bill if you're not tuned in.
Real-time pricing data empowers Californians to make smarter, money-saving energy decisions — whether it’s scheduling your EV charge, running the dishwasher, or cooling the house.
🌍 What the Map Shows
The map provides:
- Current TOU rate per county
- Utility provider name
- Linked RIN (Retailer Identifier Number) for deeper analysis
- Live updates throughout the day as rate periods change
Counties like Los Angeles (LADWP) or Sacramento (SMUD) often show much lower rates, such as $0.23317 and $0.1215/kWh, respectively, compared to PG&E or SDG&E areas, which trend above $0.47/kWh.
Explore all counties now → California TOU Map
🧠 Learn More About Your Rates
Not sure how to compare rates or find your RIN? We’ve got you covered with these helpful posts:
- Common SDG&E TOU Rates
- How to Compare Rates Using Green Data
- Help Me Find My RIN
- How to Use Our Dashboard
Try the map today and start making data-driven energy decisions. Let us know what you think and which features you'd like to see next!
🧭 Go to the Real-Time California TOU Map
