CleanPowerSF Launches Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot: An Innovative Way to Save on Energy

CleanPowerSF is proud to roll out its Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot – an innovative program designed to incentivize residential and business customers to take control of their energy use, lower their electricity bills, and support a cleaner, more reliable power grid.

What is Hourly Flex Pricing?

This pilot program introduces hourly electricity pricing, where customers can earn credits based on electricity prices that vary every hour. Customers remain on their current rate plans but can earn credits by shifting energy use to times when electricity is cheaper. It’s a simple, flexible way to save – just by planning ahead.

If you use devices that can operate at different times of the day, such as:

  • Smart thermostats

  • Electric vehicles (EVs)

  • Building management systems

... then this program is a great fit for you. And if you’re enrolled with an automated service provider (see list here for an example), you may be an even better match.

How It Works

Participating is easy and rewarding:

  • Check the 7-day forecast to see projected estimates of hourly electricity prices.

  • Shift your usage to low-cost hours and earn bill credits.

  • Receive monthly reports to track your performance.

  • Enjoy year-end savings applied to your regular bill.

And here’s the best part: Bill protection is guaranteed – you won’t pay more than you are on your current rate.

Why Join?

By participating in the Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot, you're doing more than just saving money. You’re helping to:

  • Reduce demand on the grid during peak hours

  • Lower greenhouse gas emissions

  • Increase reliability of the energy system for everyone

Program Details

  • Runs through 2027

  • Available to eligible CleanPowerSF customers in partnership with PG&E

    • Open to residential customers on rates: E-ELEC and EV2-A

    • Open to commercial customers on rates: B-6, B-10, B-19, and B-20

Ready to Save?

Visit pge.com/hourlyflexpricing to learn more and sign up today.