Save Money By Cancelling Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Pacific Gas and Electric is an investor-owned utility company based in San Francisco, California. PG&E provides electric and natural gas services to much of the northern 2/3rds of the state of California. PG&E was originally founded in 1905 by George H. Roe and was the largest utility provider in the nation by 1984. PG&E provides several different rate plans for customers to choose from, including time of use plans which base the electric rates on what time of day the electricity is used, a tiered plan that bases pricing on how much energy a customer uses within the two tiers that the plan is divided between, solar plans which allow customers the choice of purchasing solar-generated power rather than coal-generated or receive special pricing for those who have installed solar panels at their home. PG&E also offers plans, either combined with their home service or as a standalone service, for customers who have electric vehicles, and balanced billing options to keep the customer’s bills roughly equal throughout the year. Security deposits may be required to start service depending on individual qualifications and chosen plan. Service can be started or stopped via the website or by contacting customer service. Rate plans can be changed via the PG&E website as well. There do not appear to be minimum-term contracts for most plans but customers should be aware of their terms when signing up for service. Security deposits may be refundable when canceling service. More information is available below to help you cancel a PG&E service plan for electric or natural gas service.

Get together the following account information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Address 1
• Address 2
• City
• State/Province/Region
• ZIP/Postal Code
• Last 4 Digits of Account Holder’s Social Security Number
• Account Number

Follow these steps:

1. Dial 1-800-743-5000
2. Ask the representative to cancel your account
3. Provide your account information when requested
4. Ask the representative if you will be charged again
5. Ask the representative for a confirmation number or email
6. Keep your confirmation number or email as proof that you cancelled your account