Sonoma Clean Power Data Access Guide
Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) is the Community Choice Aggregator serving roughly 230,000 electric accounts in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, California. As a CCA, SCP supplies electricity generation only (default CleanStart, 51% renewable, plus a 100% renewable EverGreen option) while PG&E delivers power, issues the consolidated bill, and owns the smart meters. All customer interval and billing data for SCP accounts flows through PG&E systems such as Green Button and Share My Data.
How to Get Your Sonoma Clean Power Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E My Account Portal | ✓ | — | Residential & Commercial | Monthly billing PDFs (incl. SCP generation charges) | Real-time portal; monthly bills | |
| Green Button Download My Data | ✓ | ✓ | All customers | 15-min interval + billing summaries | ~2 business days | XML / CSV |
| Share My Data / Connect My Data | ✓ | ✓ | All customers; vendors & CCAs | 15-min interval, billing, usage summaries | ~2 business days | JSON / XML (ESPI) |
| EDI 814 v4010 (via PG&E) | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial & large customers | Meter/account inquiries, data requests | 1-2 business days | ANSI X12 |
| Stream My Data | ✓ | — | Customers with compatible device | Real-time usage & pricing | <1 minute | Device-direct |
Billing Data Access
SCP generation charges appear as a line item on the consolidated PG&E bill rather than on a separate SCP bill. Customers access all billing data through PG&E My Account; SCP itself does not operate a customer billing portal. Bills are available as PDFs showing PG&E delivery/transmission charges plus SCP generation charges.
What Data Is on Your Sonoma Clean Power Bill
- Monthly bill PDFs
- Billing and payment history
- Current balance
- SCP generation charges line item
- PG&E delivery and transmission charges
- Usage (kWh) summaries
How to Download Sonoma Clean Power Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Sign in to PG&E My Account at https://myaccount.pge.com/myaccount/s/ using your PG&E credentials (10-digit account number, phone, ZIP to register)
- 02Open the Account Dashboard and locate Current Balance; the bill shows both PG&E delivery/transmission and Sonoma Clean Power generation charges
- 03Click Billing & Payment History (or All billing tasks) to browse up to 24 months of statements
- 04Download each statement as a PDF for records or to forward to an energy consultant
- 05For machine-readable usage, use Green Button Download My Data or authorize a vendor via Share My Data (see interval data and third-party sections)
Third-Party Access to Sonoma Clean Power Billing Data
PG&E Share My Data (OAuth)
- 01Customer authorizes a registered Share My Data vendor at https://sharemydata.pge.com/
- 02Vendor retrieves billing and interval data via the OpenESPI API using the OAuth token
- 03Authorization can be revoked at any time in Manage Authorizations
Manual PDF sharing
- 01Customer downloads bill PDFs from PG&E My Account
- 02Customer emails or uploads the PDFs to the consultant
- 03Suitable for one-time, low-volume needs only
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Sonoma Clean Power Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
PG&E's AMI is fully deployed across SCP's service territory, providing 15-minute electric interval data. Customers obtain interval data through PG&E's Green Button programs (Download My Data for one-time exports, Connect My Data / Share My Data for automated API access). SCP does not provide interval data directly.
How to Download Sonoma Clean Power Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Sign in to PG&E My Account and open the Energy Data Hub at https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/energy-usage-and-tips/understand-my-usage/energy-data-hub.html
- 02Select Download My Data (Green Button)
- 03Choose the service agreement(s) and a date range (up to 4 years)
- 04Download the file in XML (Green Button standard) or convert to CSV
- 05Import into analysis tools or share the static file with a third party
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Sonoma Clean Power rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Because SCP relies on PG&E's metering, automated third-party data access uses PG&E's Share My Data program. Vendors register with PG&E, customers authorize via OAuth, and the vendor retrieves 15-minute interval data, billing data, and usage summaries through the OpenESPI API. CCAs are explicitly eligible.
Available Sonoma Clean Power API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval meter readings | /espi/1_1/resource/Meter/{id}/MeterReading | GET | JSON or XML (ESPI) |
| Billing data | /espi/1_1/resource/Billing | GET | JSON or XML (ESPI) |
| Usage point summaries | /espi/1_1/resource/UsagePoint/{id}/MeterReading | GET | JSON or XML (ESPI) |
How to Register as a Sonoma Clean Power API Vendor
- 01Register as a PG&E Share My Data vendor and complete data-security review (encryption, access controls, audit logs)
- 02Obtain OAuth client ID/secret and access PG&E's API sandbox
- 03Implement the OAuth 2.0 authorization flow, directing customers to https://sharemydata.pge.com/myAuthorization/
- 04Exchange the authorization code for an access token
- 05Call OpenESPI endpoints to retrieve interval, billing, and usage data; register webhooks for update notifications
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
EDI for SCP accounts is operated by PG&E, not SCP. PG&E supports ANSI X12 004010 with the 814 transaction (general request/response/confirmation) for commercial and large customers, primarily for meter and account inquiries rather than continuous data feeds. For ongoing meter data, Share My Data is recommended over EDI.
Supported Sonoma Clean Power EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | General Request, Response, or Confirmation | Meter and account inquiries, service agreement and data requests |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Confirms receipt and syntactic validity of EDI transmissions |
How to Enroll in Sonoma Clean Power EDI
- 01Contact PG&E EDI Support at EDISUPPORT@PGE.com to request the Trading Partner Agreement and 814 v4010 implementation guide
- 02Execute PG&E Form 79-861 (Trading Partner Agreement)
- 03Configure an ANSI X12 004010 / 814 mapping and choose a VAN or direct (SFTP/AS2) connection
- 04Run test transactions against PG&E's test environment and receive 997 acknowledgments
- 05Move to production; data requests are typically processed within 1-2 business days
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
SCP publishes generation-only rates that parallel the PG&E schedule each account is assigned to (A1, A6, A10, E19, E20, B-series, BEV). For C&I customers, the meaningful comparison is the SCP CleanStart generation charge versus PG&E's generation charge; SCP markets CleanStart as cost-competitive with PG&E while delivering 51% renewable / 91% carbon-free power. The total delivered price still includes PG&E's CPUC-regulated delivery, transmission, and PCIA/franchise charges.
Sonoma Clean Power Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| A1 - Small General Service | Small non-demand commercial accounts. |
| A6 - Small General Service TOU | Small commercial accounts on time-of-use pricing. |
| A10 - Medium General Service | Medium demand-metered commercial accounts. |
| E19 - Medium General Service (TOU + demand) | Medium commercial/industrial accounts. |
| E20 - Large General Service | Large commercial/industrial loads. |
| BEV - Business Electric Vehicle | Commercial EV charging accounts. |
Sonoma Clean Power Rate Features & TOU Details
- Generation-only charges; PG&E bills delivery and transmission on the same statement
- Default CleanStart (51% renewable, 91% carbon-free) priced competitively with PG&E generation
- EverGreen premium option adds a flat $0.025/kWh for 100% local renewable energy
- Schedules mirror PG&E commercial schedule names (A1/A6/A10/E19/E20, plus 4-9 PM B-series and BEV)
- TOU and demand-charged schedules available for medium and large loads
- Solar Billing Plan (NEM successor) with a 2026 Net Surplus Compensation rate of $0.03079/kWh
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Sonoma Clean Power Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
GridSavvy Rewards (Demand Response)
SCP's voluntary demand-response program offering monthly bill credits for enrolling smart thermostats, EV chargers, smart panels, or batteries that adjust load during peak events.
- 01Enroll a compatible smart device through SCP
- 02The device vendor integrates with the GridSavvy platform
- 03During peak events SCP signals the device to shift load
- 04Verified savings are credited to the PG&E bill
FLEXmarket (Recurve) Commercial Efficiency
Pay-for-performance program for commercial and industrial efficiency and demand response. Recurve uses PG&E Share My Data interval data to establish baselines and measure verified kWh savings, paying incentives on performance.
- 01A contractor installs efficiency or DR measures
- 02Baseline consumption is established from meter data
- 03Post-retrofit performance is measured from metered data
- 04Incentives are paid based on verified savings
CPUC Energy Data Request Program (EDRP)
Aggregated, anonymized consumption data by ZIP code and customer class for researchers and municipalities, published through PG&E's data request portal. SCP usage is included in PG&E's aggregated datasets.
- 01Visit https://pge-energydatarequest.com/
- 02Download public aggregated datasets (no login)
- 03For research-grade data, submit an EDRP application with IRB certification
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠SCP does not operate its own customer data portal, developer API, or meter infrastructure; all interval and billing data must be obtained through PG&E systems.
- ⚠SCP cannot directly provide interval meter data, machine-readable billing records, EDI data, or third-party authorization portals — these are all handled by PG&E.
- ⚠Interval and billing data carry roughly a 2-business-day latency; real-time usage requires a customer-purchased Stream My Data device.
- ⚠Any future change to data access methods requires coordination with PG&E, the meter data custodian.
Sonoma Clean Power Data Access FAQ
How does a commercial customer of Sonoma Clean Power get interval usage data?▾
SCP does not hold meter data — PG&E does. A business pulls up to 4 years of 15-minute interval data via Green Button Download My Data in the PG&E Energy Data Hub, or authorizes a vendor for automated API access through PG&E Share My Data (OpenESPI/OAuth). Latency is roughly 2 business days.
Are SCP rates cheaper than PG&E for businesses?▾
SCP's CleanStart generation charges are set to be cost-competitive with PG&E's generation charges while delivering 51% renewable, 91% carbon-free power. However, PG&E still bills delivery, transmission, and the PCIA/franchise fees on the same statement, so the net difference depends on those surcharges. Use the PG&E-SCP Joint Rate Comparison to evaluate your schedule.
What does EverGreen cost a commercial account?▾
EverGreen adds a flat $0.025/kWh to whatever CleanStart commercial rate applies, in exchange for 100% locally generated renewable energy day and night. SCP estimates this is about $29/month more for an average small business. It is a sustainability premium, not a cost-saving option.
Which commercial schedule should a demand-metered facility choose?▾
Medium demand-metered sites typically choose A10 (steady loads), E19 (legacy 12-6 PM TOU + demand), or B19 (newer 4-9 PM peak). Large 1,000+ kW loads use E20. Because these carry SCP generation demand charges (up to ~$17/kW) plus PG&E delivery demand, analyze your interval data to pick the schedule and manage coincident peak.
Can a third party access SCP account data via API?▾
Yes, through PG&E's Share My Data program, which explicitly lists Community Choice Aggregators as eligible. The vendor registers with PG&E, the customer authorizes via OAuth 2.0, and the vendor retrieves 15-minute interval and billing data via the OpenESPI API. SCP has no separate developer API.
Does SCP support EV charging rates for fleets?▾
Yes. SCP mirrors PG&E's Business EV (BEV) schedules — BEV1, BEV2S, BEV2P — which carry no demand charge but a steep 4-9 PM peak (up to ~$0.25764/kWh generation) and a low 9 AM-2 PM super-off-peak (~$0.01984/kWh). Charging strategy drives the bill.
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