Southern California Edison (SCE) Commercial Rate Schedules GS-1, GS-2, and GS-3

GS-1

Edison's GS-1 rate schedule is a flat rate per KWh for small commercial customers with demand below 20 KW (demand - rate of use). For most commercial electrical users this is the most economical rate schedule. Unfortunately, a lot of small electric accounts are above 20 KW peak demand.

GS-2

SCE's medium size electric customers, between 20 and 200 KW, are in the GS-2 rate schedule which is a demand rate. Electrical users pay for the energy used KWh and a peak demand charge in KW, which is the highest rate of use reached during the billing cycle. This cost is shown as "facilities rel demand" and "summer time related" demand charges on the bill. The electricity used in KWh can be reduced through energy efficiencies, and the installation of solar power. The demand charges can be reduced by the installation of a demand control system, and to a lesser extent by the installation of solar panels. Some customers' demand can be reduced below 20 KW, thus, qualifying them for the GS-1, which can represent a significant cost savings. Within the GS-2 rate schedule there are "time of use" (TOU) schedules which offer different energy KWh and demand charges KW - which may, or may not be of benefit for the electrical customer. The GS-2 schedule is eligible for several demand response programs which can be great cost savers.

GS-3

SCE's large sized electric customers, over 200 KW, are in the GS-3 rate schedule which is also a demand rate. Electrical users pay for the energy used KWh and a peak demand charge in KW, which is the highest rate of use reached during the billing cycle. This cost is shown as "facilities rel demand" and "summer time related" demand charges on the bill. The electricity used in KWh can be reduced through energy efficiencies, and the installation of solar power. The demand charges can be reduced by the installation of a demand control system, and to a lesser extent by the installation of solar panels. The GS-3 schedule is eligible for several demand response programs which can be great cost savers.