Understanding Your Electric Rates
Your residential rates are determined by your primary heat source (electric or gas). Monthly usage is divided into tiers and each tier has a corresponding rate. The tiers are adjusted twice a year in the summer and winter. The kwh allowance under each tier is prorated based on a 30 day billing cycle.
Tier Rates
- Tier I - $0.10287 / kwh
- Tier II -$0.11690 / kwh
- Tier III -$0.18293 / kwh
Tier Allowances
| PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE | SEASON | BILLING CODE | Tier I kWh Allowance |
Tier II kWh Allowance |
| NATURAL GAS/OTHER | Summer | B | 259 | 260-336 |
| NATURAL GAS/OTHER | Winter | B | 310 | 311-404 |
| PERMANENTLY INSTALLED ELECTRIC HEAT | Summer | H | 317 | 318-412 |
| PERMANENTLY INSTALLED ELECTRIC HEAT | Winter | H | 581 | 582-756k |
Example 1: Winter Billing - Primary Heating: Electric - Total usage = 617 KwH
Of the 617 kwhs, 581 kwhs will be charged the Tier 1 rate (.10287) and the remaining 36 kwhs will be charged the Tier 2 rate (.11690)
Example 2: Summer Billing - Primary Heating: Gas - Total usage = 420 KwH
Commercial Rates
Of the 420 kwhs, 259 kwhs will be charged the Tier 1 rate (.10287) and the remaining 77 kwhs will be charged the Tier 2 rate (.11690), and the remaining 84 kwhs will be charged the Tier 3 rate (.18293)
For more information call (510) 748-3900 or email custserv@alamedamp.com