As summer energy use and bills rise, eligible San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers will receive bill relief in the form of electric credits in August and September, when usage is typically highest. The credits are part of the California Climate Credit, a statewide program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and were previously issued in April and October.
Eligible customers will receive $49.36 in electric Climate Credits, automatically applied to bills in both August and September.
“We recognize that summer bills can put added pressure on families, especially during the hottest months,” said Dana Golan, chief customer officer for SDG&E. “That’s why we’ve advocated for the Climate Credit to be delivered when customers need it most, and we are grateful to see that happen this year. These credits provide timely relief, helping offset costs during a period when energy use and bills can be higher.”
All eligible residential electric customers, including those served by Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs or living in multi-unit properties with shared meters, will receive electric Climate Credits in August and September. Eligible residential natural gas customers received a $32.58 Climate Credit applied to their bills in April. Beginning in 2027, the residential natural gas Climate Credits will be issued in February to better align with winter heating usage.
Small business customers will continue receiving their electric Climate Credit on their existing schedule in April and October.
Additional bill relief
Along with the two electric Climate Credits, customers are also seeing added bill relief from recent and upcoming rate changes, including an electric decrease that took effect in June, a natural gas decrease in July, and another planned for in August. Together, these changes are expected to reduce residential monthly bills by about $6 for customers who receive electricity from another provider and use SDG&E for energy delivery1 or $7 for those who also have natural gas service2.
What is the California Climate Credit?
The California Climate Credit is funded through California’s Cap-and-Invest Program, which requires polluters to pay for the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. Utilities distribute these funds to customers as bill credits to help offset energy costs. Learn more at cpuc.ca.gov/climatecredit.
Support for Customers
Customers looking for additional ways to manage their energy bills can visit sdge.com/assistance to explore bill discounts, payment arrangements, and energy-saving programs.
Footnotes:
1 - Applies to customers who receive their electricity from another provider, with SDG&E providing delivery service (unbundled) in the 2021 PCIA vintage.
2 - Natural gas savings are based on the Residential Non-CARE class average bill using an average of 24 therms per month. Compared to current rates, gas savings is approximately 83 cents per month. Core procurement rates are established monthly and may be higher or lower.