In San Diego, we get to choose whether we want to opt into the time-of-use pricing, or whether you want to pay based on the traditional flat-rate tiered pricing

In San Diego, we get to choose whether we want to opt into the time-of-use pricing, or whether you want to pay based on the traditional flat-rate tiered pricing (where your monthly consumption is compared with your neighbors to determine your price per kilowatt). It sounds fancy and pro-consumer, but in reality, we have some of the worst rates in the nation. Jon Oliver even did a recent bit about how ridiculous it is. (Search for "Jon Oliver SDG&E".)