Peninsula Clean Energy Data Access Guide
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is a not-for-profit Community Choice Aggregator that supplies clean electricity to San Mateo County and Los Banos. Customers are auto-enrolled in PCE generation while PG&E continues to deliver power and issue bills. Energy usage, billing, and 15-minute interval data are available through PCE's UtilityAPI-powered Data Connect platform and PG&E's Share My Data / Green Button programs.
How to Get Your Peninsula Clean Energy Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Connect Portal | ✓ | ✓ | Residential, Commercial, Municipal | Billing, Interval | 1-2 day lag | CSV, JSON, XML |
| Green Button XML | ✓ | ✓ | All | Billing, Interval | 1-2 day lag | XML (ESPI 1.1) |
| UtilityAPI JSON API | ✓ | ✓ | All (vendor consent) | Billing, Interval | 1-2 day lag | JSON / XML |
| PG&E Share My Data | ✓ | ✓ | All | Delivery, Interval | 1-2 day lag | XML (Green Button) |
Billing Data Access
PCE customers are billed by PG&E, with PCE generation charges shown as a separate line item alongside PG&E delivery charges. PCE's Data Connect platform (powered by UtilityAPI) aggregates both PCE generation and PG&E delivery data, while PG&E's own portal and Share My Data program provide the underlying delivery and usage records.
What Data Is on Your Peninsula Clean Energy Bill
- PCE generation charges (kWh and rates)
- PG&E delivery charges
- Combined total monthly cost
- Billing dates and payment history
- Rate schedule information
How to Download Peninsula Clean Energy Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register at https://data.peninsulacleanenergy.com/ and verify the commercial account
- 02For multi-site portfolios, select all properties under the account
- 03Open the Billing Data section to view PCE generation plus PG&E delivery charges
- 04Export history in CSV/JSON/XML or schedule recurring exports
- 05For PG&E delivery detail, also authorize PG&E Share My Data
How to Download Peninsula Clean Energy Bills (Residential)
- 01Go to https://data.peninsulacleanenergy.com/dashboard
- 02Verify your account by account number, phone, email, or service address
- 03Complete one-time registration and approve data authorization
- 04Receive login credentials by email (within 24 hours)
- 05Log in, select your account, and open the Billing/Bills section
- 06Download 4+ years of billing history in CSV, JSON, or XML
Third-Party Access to Peninsula Clean Energy Billing Data
Data Connect Third-Party Authorization (UtilityAPI)
- 01Register as a third party at https://utilityapi.com/register/pce
- 02Complete the Scope of Use statement and submit for PCE review (2-5 business days; starts in Sandbox)
- 03Once in Live Mode, send the customer an authorization link or list your firm in the PCE Directory
- 04Customer verifies identity and grants authorization (1/2/3 years or ongoing)
- 05Download authorized billing data via dashboard or UtilityAPI JSON API
PG&E Share My Data (delivery-side records)
- 01Register as a PG&E Share My Data third party
- 02Customer authorizes via PG&E OAuth consent
- 03Retrieve PG&E delivery and usage data via the ShareMyData API
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Peninsula Clean Energy Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
PCE's service area is metered by PG&E advanced meters (AMI) that record 15-minute interval usage. PCE provides standardized interval data access through the Data Connect platform; the same data can be obtained from PG&E directly via Green Button / Share My Data.
How to Download Peninsula Clean Energy Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log into Data Connect at https://data.peninsulacleanenergy.com/dashboard
- 02Open the Interval/Usage/Meter Data section and select an account
- 03Choose a date range and export as XML (Green Button/ESPI 1.1), CSV, or JSON
- 04Alternatively, download a Green Button file directly from PG&E at pge.com
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Peninsula Clean Energy rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
PCE's third-party data program runs on UtilityAPI and the Green Button Connect My Data standard. Authorized vendors can pull billing and interval data via a JSON REST API or Green Button XML after a customer grants consent.
Available Peninsula Clean Energy API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| List bills | /v1/accounts/{account_id}/bills | GET | JSON |
| List meters | /v1/accounts/{account_id}/meters | GET | JSON |
| Get interval readings | /v1/accounts/{account_id}/readings | GET | JSON / XML (Green Button) |
How to Register as a Peninsula Clean Energy API Vendor
- 01Register at https://utilityapi.com/register/pce with a Scope of Use statement
- 02Pass PCE review (2-5 business days) to move from Sandbox to Live Mode
- 03Send customers an authorization link or appear in the PCE Directory
- 04Obtain an API token and pull data via the UtilityAPI JSON API or Green Button XML
- 05Optionally configure webhooks for new-data notifications
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
PCE does not operate a public EDI trading-partner program for customer data. Its data strategy is built on Green Button XML and JSON APIs via Data Connect/UtilityAPI. Organizations needing EDI-style interchange should use Green Button XML exports or contact PCE (dataconnect@peninsulacleanenergy.com); PG&E, as the billing provider, maintains separate EDI programs for large commercial accounts.
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
On a PCE bill, only the generation line is set by PCE; PG&E sets delivery, the PCIA/Franchise Fee, taxes, and demand charges. PCE's verified ECOplus generation rates run roughly 45-55% below the equivalent PG&E generation rate for every C&I class, which yields a small but consistent total-bill savings versus staying on PG&E bundled service. ECO100 (100% renewable) adds about a penny per kWh.
Peninsula Clean Energy Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| B-10S | Small/medium business |
| B-19SV | Large C&I voluntary TOU |
| B-19S | Large C&I 500 kW+ |
| B-6 | Medium commercial |
| ECO100 | 100% renewable upgrade |
Peninsula Clean Energy Rate Features & TOU Details
- PCE controls generation only; PG&E controls delivery and demand charges
- ECOplus is the default (~50% renewable, 100% carbon-free); ECO100 is 100% renewable
- Verified C&I generation rates well below PG&E equivalents (Feb/Mar 2026)
- PCIA (Power Charge Indifference Adjustment) and Franchise Fee apply to CCA customers
- Opt-out to PG&E bundled generation always available
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Peninsula Clean Energy Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
PG&E Share My Data
Because PG&E delivers power and operates the meters, customers can also authorize PG&E directly to share delivery and meter data with third parties using the same Green Button standard.
- 01Register as a Share My Data third party with PG&E
- 02Customer grants OAuth authorization
- 03Retrieve data through PG&E's ShareMyData API
PCE Third-Party Directory
Approved vendors are listed in PCE's Data Sharing Directory so customers can find and authorize them directly.
- 01Get approved in UtilityAPI Live Mode
- 02Appear in the directory
- 03Customers click 'Share data with [Company]' to authorize
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No formal EDI trading-partner program for customer data
- ⚠Billing PDFs and delivery records originate from PG&E, not PCE directly
- ⚠Interval history depth (24-48 months) depends on PG&E meter age and retention
- ⚠Third parties must complete PCE review (2-5 business days) before live data access
- ⚠Data has a typical 1-2 day lag; no true real-time feed
Peninsula Clean Energy Data Access FAQ
Does Peninsula Clean Energy set my whole electric rate?▾
No. PCE sets only the generation portion of your bill. PG&E sets delivery, demand charges, the PCIA/Franchise Fee, and taxes, and PG&E issues the single combined bill. For B-10S small/medium business, PCE ECOplus generation is $0.06952/kWh versus PG&E generation of $0.12971/kWh (Feb/Mar 2026), while the PG&E delivery rate of $0.21582/kWh is identical either way.
How does a business get its usage and billing data from PCE?▾
Through the Data Connect platform (powered by UtilityAPI) at data.peninsulacleanenergy.com. Businesses can view and export 4+ years of billing and 15-minute interval data in CSV, JSON, or Green Button XML, and can authorize consultants through UtilityAPI. PG&E delivery-side records are also available via PG&E Share My Data / Green Button.
What is the difference between ECOplus and ECO100 for commercial accounts?▾
ECOplus is the default product (about 50% renewable and 100% carbon-free). ECO100 upgrades to 100% renewable energy for roughly one cent more per kWh (e.g., B-10S generation $0.07952/kWh vs $0.06952/kWh). Delivery and other charges are unchanged.
Can third parties access PCE data through an API?▾
Yes. PCE supports Green Button Connect My Data through UtilityAPI. Vendors register at utilityapi.com/register/pce, pass PCE review, and pull billing and interval data via a JSON REST API or Green Button XML once a customer grants OAuth consent. There is no public EDI program; Green Button XML is the standards-based alternative.
Is there full retail electricity competition in PCE's territory?▾
No. PCE territory uses California's CCA model, which is partial choice: businesses choose PCE generation (the default, with opt-out to PG&E) but cannot select an unrelated competitive retail supplier. PG&E always provides delivery and billing under CPUC regulation.
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