How to Download Your PG&E Green Button Energy Data
If you are exploring solar, batteries, EV chargers, or simply want to understand your energy usage better, downloading your PG&E Green Button data is one of the most important first steps. This data provides a detailed view of how and when your home uses electricity, far beyond what a monthly bill can show.
PG&E customers can access this information directly through their online account using a tool called Green Button.
What Is PG&E Green Button Data
Green Button data is a standardized energy usage file that shows your electricity consumption in intervals, usually every 15 minutes or hourly depending on your meter. Instead of a single monthly total, it reveals daily patterns, peak usage times, seasonal changes, and how energy is actually flowing through your home.
This data is critical for accurate solar system sizing, battery backup planning, EV charger load calculations, and understanding whether your home is prepared for future energy demands.
How to Download Your Green Button Data from PG&E
Follow these steps to download your data from Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Step 1 Sign In to Your PG&E Account
Log in at pge.com using the account associated with your service address.
Step 2 Navigate to Energy Usage
From your account dashboard, select Energy Usage or Usage Details.
Step 3 Find the Green Button Option
Look for a link or button labeled Green Button, Download My Data, or Share My Data. This is typically found near detailed usage charts.
Step 4 Choose Your Download Settings
Select the date range. Twelve months is ideal if available. Choose the file format, usually CSV or XML. CSV is the most commonly used for energy analysis.
Step 5 Download and Save
Download the file and save it somewhere easy to access. This file can be uploaded directly into energy modeling tools.
Why This Data Matters for Solar and Batteries
Monthly bills hide important details. Green Button data shows when your home uses the most power, how much energy you pull during peak utility hours, and whether your usage aligns with solar production windows.
For battery systems, this data helps determine how long your home can stay powered during an outage and which loads should be backed up. For EV chargers, it ensures your electrical system is sized safely and efficiently.
How Grid Titans Uses Green Button Data
Grid Titans uses Green Button data to create accurate energy evaluations, not guesses. It allows us to design systems that match how your home actually operates today while preparing for future needs like EVs, heat pumps, and AI driven devices.
If you are planning next steps, this data pairs perfectly with a Grid Titans Energy Assessment and connects directly into planning for home battery systems and long term energy independence.
Need Help Accessing Your Data
If you cannot find the Green Button option or would prefer help downloading your data, Grid Titans can walk you through it or request the data with your permission.
Understanding your energy is the first step toward controlling it.