Base Services Charge | San Diego Gas & Electric
The Base Services Charge covers investments in equipment, like transformers and meters, as well as customer service to help ensure that electricity is delivered safely and reliably to your
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.
The charge will appear on your bill as “Base Services Charge” under the “Delivery Charges” section of your bill. What does the Base Services Charge pay for? The Base Services Charge is designed by the state to cover the costs connecting each customer to the electric grid and providing state programs to assist income-qualified customers.
The new law (Assembly Bill 205) requires costs to be separated into a Base Services Charge to cover the cost of certain electrical equipment and services, and variable electricity delivery charges based on the electricity the customer uses during their billing period.
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.
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