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SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Starting in March 2026, PG&E will restructure your energy bill. Your new bill will separate some costs of services from the price per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity usage.

The implementation of the Base Services Charge will restructure how customers are charged for some services and electricity. It is not a new fee. The Base Services Charge will cover approved infrastructure and maintenance costs for connecting your home to the grid, energy programs, call center services and billing. These costs are currently included in your electricity usage cost.

Starting in March 2026, the Base Services Charge will be separated from your electric use charges. The price per kWh for electricity will also be lowered (compared to the otherwise applicable price), so you will be paying less for the electricity you use. Each customer's usage varies so lower electricity prices may or may not lead to a lower total bill. 

Lowering the price of electricity will make it more affordable to transition to more clean-powered electric appliances in the home. 

How much will the Base Services Charge be?

Most customers will pay a charge of around $24 per month. Customers on low-income programs, including CARE and FERA, will pay a discounted charge of around $6 and $12 per month, respectively. Customers in CARE get up to 35% off their electricity usage, and FERA customers get up to 18% off. Enrolled CARE and FERA customers will keep getting their discounts, which will be applied to the lower kWh prices.

Customers enrolled in the CARE or FERA program or who have certified they live in Affordable Housing (Deed Restricted) will be automatically billed at a discounted Base Services Charge level.

To verify if you qualify for a discounted Base Services Charge visit pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance.html.

For more information visit pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/base-services-charge.html.