My Big Bill — Energy Guides

Energy tips that actually save money.

Practical guides on PG&E rate plans, NEM true-up exposure, and bill audits. Written for California homeowners.

Bill audit2026-06-26 · 7 min read

How to Read Your NEM Smart Meter: What the Display Means

Understand what your NEM smart meter display is telling you. Learn what the moving boxes, minus sign, and kW/kWh numbers mean — and whether your solar system is working correctly.

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Solar & NEM2026-06-13 · 14 min read

PG&E Solar Bill Explained: Your Complete NEM Guide

Understanding NEM 2 vs NEM 3 charges, true-up bills, PCIA, and MCE bills. Complete guide to PG&E solar billing with real examples and actionable strategies.

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Bill audit2026-05-14 · 9 min read

PG&E Bill Errors: How to Spot Overcharges and Dispute Them

PG&E billing errors are more common than most customers realize — meter misreads, wrong rate plans, double charges, and CCA errors can cost you hundreds. Here's how to find them and get your money back.

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Rate plans2026-05-10 · 7 min read

PG&E Rate Plans Compared — Which One Saves You the Most?

Most PG&E customers are on the wrong rate plan and overpaying $200–600/year. Here's a clear comparison of E-TOU-C, E-TOU-D, EV-2A, and E-6 — with example bills and step-by-step instructions to switch.

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Rate plans2026-05-03 · 9 min read

PG&E Rate Plan Savings: What Actually Lowers Your Bill in 2026

PG&E rates are among the highest in the country. This guide explains why your bill is high, which rate plan saves the most, how to shift usage to off-peak hours, and how to catch billing errors before they cost you hundreds.

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Rate plans2026-05-01 · 7 min read

How to Lower Your PG&E Electric Bill in 2026 — 7 Proven Ways

PG&E bills are climbing in 2026. Here's how to fight back — from switching rate plans to sealing air leaks to going solar. Seven concrete strategies that actually work.

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Seasonal2026-04-29 · 6 min read

PG&E Summer Rates 2026 — What to Expect and How to Save

PG&E summer rates run June through September and can add $80–$150/month to your bill. Here's what's changing in 2026 and how to lock in savings before peak season hits.

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Bill audit2026-04-19 · 7 min read

How to Read Your PG&E Bill: A Complete Guide

Confused by your PG&E bill? This guide walks through every section — charges, tiers, TOU periods, taxes — so you know exactly what you're paying for and why.

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Rate plans2026-04-19 · 8 min read

PG&E Time-of-Use Rates Explained: Which Plan Saves You the Most?

TOU-C, TOU-D, EV2-A, E-ELEC — PG&E's rate plans are confusing. This guide explains each one and shows you when to switch to save hundreds per year.

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Bill audit2026-03-27 · 5 min read

Smart Meter Overcharging: How to Check if Your PG&E Meter Is Wrong

Smart meters aren't infallible. If your PG&E bill spiked with no change in usage, your meter may be the problem. Here's how to check your meter readings, dispute a billing error, and get refunded — including how one customer received $2,500 in credits after a meter swap.

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Solar & NEM2026-03-24 · 5 min read

NEM 3.0 vs NEM 2.0: Which Saves More in 2026?

NEM 3.0 slashed solar export credits by up to 83%. If you installed solar after April 2023, your savings look nothing like your neighbor's NEM 2.0 bill. Here's what changed and how to make NEM 3.0 actually work for you.

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Bill audit2026-03-20 · 4 min read

PG&E Bill Too High? Here's Why (And How to Fix It)

Your PG&E bill is probably higher than it should be — and not because you're using too much electricity. Here's why bills are climbing in 2025 and what you can do about it.

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