New AAUBA member here working on first California audit. Client in Irvine running small manufacturing operation, 65 kW peak demand, about 28,000 kWh monthly. PG&E has them on A-6 TOU but I'm wondering if A-10 might be better fit. The rate books are pretty complex compared to what I'm used to back east. Any California experts who can point me toward key differences?
California PG&E A-6 vs A-10 TOU - Small manufacturing decision
Joe T., welcome to the forum! California tariffs are definitely more complex but PG&E's A-6 versus A-10 is pretty straightforward. A-6 is for customers 20-499 kW with TOU energy charges, while A-10 adds TOU demand charges on top. With your client at 65 kW the A-10 demand charges might outweigh any energy savings unless they can shift load to off-peak hours. What's their operational flexibility like?