Cali is so expensive! Like damn your super off peak rate is more than the normal rate here in FL!
Cali is expensive because we have turned off most of our Nuclear plants and purchase from neighboring states. In Florida, most electricity is produced from Hydro, which is lots cheaper (and cleaner)
California utilities forcing many of their customers away from tiered pricing to Time of Use pricing. More closely aligns the costs of use to the cost of production.
When I hooked up to Solar I was only able to stay on Tiered pricing for one year, then switched to time of Use. They give me a lower price/kWh due to having a Tesla. State also sent me a check for driving a Clean Air Vehicle. Very confusing out here.
Right now my monthly statement have been showing a credit, but am now in the 12th month of a cycle. At the end we will settle up with them with perhaps a small bill or credit. Looking good so far.
In Socal the magic solution seems to be a combination of Tesla Solar Panels, plus a Quiet Cool Whole House Fan. Chill the entire house with the fan in the cooler evenings, and only run the AC if necessary beyond that. Does not work in zones where the evenings do not cool off (Florida). Charging my two EVs, two Electric bikes, and electric Golf Cart makes running on Sunshine truly possible. Tesla Solar cost me $9,000, minus $3,000 tax credit, Utility rebates and California grant. Net cost of Solar...$5,800. Payoff just over 3 years. 33% return on investiment and possibly increase in home valuation.
People are pretty clever in keeping their energy costs as low as possible.